Shark Catfish
This fish is known as Shark Catfish, Tete Sea Catfish and the correct latin name is Hexanematichthys seemanni. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Sea Catfish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Central America Coast. (e)
Shark Catfish can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Shark Catfish. (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.
Hexanematichthys Seemanni can live in freshwater and saltwater aquariums as well. As time goes by, it requires more salt.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish.Shark Catfish can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 651 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Shark Catfish. (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.
Hexanematichthys Seemanni can live in freshwater and saltwater aquariums as well. As time goes by, it requires more salt.
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