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The Shovelnose Shark is also known as the Guitarfish, or Shovelnose Guitarfish. It is a bottom dwelling shark that has a very flattened appearance to its body. The head typically comes to a point at the snout.
To alleviate the chance of acquiring a wound and subsequent infection, a fine sand substrate is required in the aquarium, as its abdomen is easily scratched by a coarser substrate. It should never be exposed to copper-based medications.
It may be difficult to feed in the beginning; offering small pieces of cleaned squid, which have a strong odor, may help induce it to eat.
Like other sharks and rays, they are not compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Eels, Filefish, Goatfish, Gobies, Grunts & Sweetlips, Hawkfish, Hogfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers, Seahorses & Pipefish, Sharks & Rays, Tangs & Surgeons, Triggerfish and Wrasse.
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Name: Shovelnose Shark (Rhinobatos sp.)
Family: Rhinobatidae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 5 feet Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Sand, plants Reef Compatible: No Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 1,000 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Experts only Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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