ORA® Captive-Bred Speckled Carpet Shark EXPERT ONLY

If you're looking to add a moderately-sized shark to your tank, then the ORA® Captive-Bred Speckled Carpet Shark is the right choice for you! The Captive-Bred Speckled Cat Shark grows rapidly but is only about 30 inches in the aquarium of your home. It has a long, tan body and small, round pelvic and pectoral fins. The majority of the shark's body is covered in small brown spots or speckles like those found on leopards. Leopard. There are also more extensive saddle spots, which are typically located on the sides of the back. The Captive-Bred Speckled Carpet Shark is indigenous to northwestern Australia in northern Australia and New Guinea. The fascinating creature uses its pelvis and pectoral fins to walk across the surface in a wiggle kind of motion. Its method of moving is useful in the event that it comes to the Speckled Carpet Shark ventures into the tide pools during low tide to search for crustaceans and other small creatures in crevices and rocks. This shark is thought of as an animal with expert status. Set up an aquarium 200 gallons or more in size, with clean water conditions. A carefully chosen tank companion to ensure long-term successful results. Sand is the most preferred substrate since you can see that the Speckled Carpet Sharks abdomen is easily scratched with a coarse substrate, which can lead to an infection. Give the Captive-Bred Speckled Shark a safe, low-stress environment that has minimal disruption, and does not expose it to copper-based medicines. Captive-Bred Speckled Carpet Shark is predominantly nocturnal, and not very active, but it is frequently seen playing in the sand, with its snout in search of prey that has been buried in the sand between dawn and dusk. It does not chew up prey like other sharks, and it will consume only bite-sized pieces of food that fits into its mouth. It has an appetite for meat and should be fed the freshest food available when the shark is active, which is usually around the time of dawn or dusk. In the event that the Captive-Bred Speckled Shark is seen roaming around the aquarium during daylight hours, it should get fed more. A Speckled Carpet Sharks diet should comprise small pieces of clean, vitamin-enriched wild shrimp, raw squid and large mysis shrimp silversides, and krill. Approximate purchase size 6" to 8" We are able to promise that ALL aquatic species we provide will be alive and in good health. However, due to the higher amount of attention required for this specific species, it was designated "Expert only." This species is only recommended for aquarists who are experts or zoo institutions. Expert only aquatic life is not covered by our guarantee for a period of time after their arrival.