This species is known as
Horn Shark and the correct latin name is
Heterodontus francisci. It belongs to the
Bullhead Shark family. (
e) It's origin is
Eastern Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
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. So 1 specimen requires at least 14640cm
2 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

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Document modified on Sun Dec 23 21:13:02 UTC 2007
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