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|min_sg=1.020 | |min_sg=1.020 | ||
|max_sg=1.025 | |max_sg=1.025 | ||
− | |min_tank_size= | + | |min_tank_size=180 |
|min_tank_size_unit=gal | |min_tank_size_unit=gal | ||
|min_ph=8.1 | |min_ph=8.1 | ||
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== Sexing == | == Sexing == | ||
− | :Males have claspers near the pelvic fins. Females have a clocoa. They can be sexed immidiately after hatching, it is difficult (but not impossible) to sex them while they are in the egg. | + | :Males have claspers near the pelvic fins. Females have a clocoa. They can be sexed immidiately after hatching, but it is difficult (but not impossible) to sex them while they are in the egg. |
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== Environment specifics == | == Environment specifics == | ||
− | :They need a spacious tank with a large footprint in which to swim with hiding places provided. It requires a sandy substrate in which it may bury itself, however it should not be too | + | :They need a spacious tank with a large footprint in which to swim with hiding places provided. It requires a sandy substrate in which it may bury itself, however it should not be too course as its sensitive belly can scratch on the substrate and become infected. A salinity of 1.020 - 1.025 is required and they are very sensitive to water quality issues and copper-based medicines also. |
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== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
− | :A very | + | :A very elongate shark species with distinctive dark brown banding across the body. It loses this banding to become a pale brown-silver as it matures. |
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