This marine aquarium fish is known as
Spotted Wobbegong and the correct latin name is
Orectolobus maculatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Carpet Shark family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Eastern Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Definitely a fish not for home aquariums. Is aggressive.
Spotted Wobbegong can grow up to 320 cm what is approximately 125 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 38400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 5952 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 Spotted Wobbegong 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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