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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Sharks
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Leopard Shark Triakis semifasciatum
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Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasciatum)
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| Aliases: Cat Shark |
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Family: Triakidae
Maximum Size: 70.1 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Once a very popular shrak in the aquarium trade, however inhumane collection methods and over fishing have somewhat limited its availability. If you are able to aquire one it can be a very hardy and long lived addition to a extra large cool water system. Leopard Sharks can reach up to 70 inches in length (females), so in order to keep these healthy and happy they must have room to swim. |
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The Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasciatum) is sometimes called a Cat Shark. It belongs to the family named Triakidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 70.1 inches in length, the Leopard Shark is semi-aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Triakis semifasciatum should not be housed in a tank less than 1000+ gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 55 - 70 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include extra swimming area and high water quality.
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salt water
Vertebrates
