Apollo Shark Care Guide
Luciosoma setigerum
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Bioload Score
14400
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 290L (77 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts a variety of foods, including high-quality flakes, pellets, live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Generally compatible with peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid overly aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Good to Know
Despite having the name Apollo Shark, this is not a true shark.
Gender Differences
Males may have slightly larger and more pointed dorsal fins.
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