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Epaulette Shark AUSTRALIA
| Latin Name | Hemiscylium ocellatum | ||||||
| Common Name | Epaulette Shark AUSTRALIA | ||||||
| Also known as | Epaulette Shark | ||||||
| Fast Facts | Collected only from Australia, this distinctive shark is one the best sharks for the home aquarium. Readily adjusts to aquarium confines. A bottom dwelling species, they can do well under the care of the experienced shark keeper. Feeds on bottom dwelling invertebrates. Offer meaty foods including pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, mysis shrimp, or marine fish flesh. . Like most sharks, it may fast for weeks before it begins feeding.
AVAILABILITY NOTE Please Contact us to get on the waiting list for the Epaulette Shark . This shark is rare, popular, seldom available and never plentiful, so be prepared to jump on it immediately when available! |
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| Sizes | Most specimens are around 9"-16" |
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| Range in Nature | Australia | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 180 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Offer meaty foods including pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, mysis shrimp, or marine fish flesh. Like most sharks, it may fast for weeks before it begins feeding. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Requires a large open sandy bottom. Will eat ornamental crustaceans and small fishes at it grows. Harmless to corals, but may topple them if not attached. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Sharks | ||||||
| Availability | Rare, only occasionally available |
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| Add to Cart | Epaulette Shark AUSTRALIA
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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