Horn Shark
This marine aquarium fish is known as Horn Shark and the correct latin name is Heterodontus francisci. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Bullhead Shark family. (e) Origin of this fish is Eastern Pacific. (e)
Horn Shark can grow up to 122 cm what is approximately 48 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 14640cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2269 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Horn Shark fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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An aggressive fish which is kept in public aquariums instead of home fish tanks.Horn Shark can grow up to 122 cm what is approximately 48 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 14640cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2269 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Horn Shark fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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