Shark – Swell

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Swell Shark Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 400 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 43″ (3′ 6″)

Diet: Carnivore (Known for eating small fish)

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 25 years

Scientific Name: Cephaloscyllium Ventriosum

Other Names: Puffershark, Swell Shark

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size: Small: 1 – 1.5 feet Medium: 3 feet

The swell shark, scientific name Cephaloscyllium Ventriosum is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 400 gallons. Their maximum size is 3’ 6” and they can live up to 25 years. Swells are carnivores and should primarly be fed different types of raw fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Swell sharks can be kept with other sharks as long as there is adequate space, rockwork and food. Swell sharks will not bother coral but they will eat invertebrates. They will also prey upon fish. Swell sharks will be seen sleeping during the day and hunting at night. When swell sharks feel threatened they will swallow large amounts of water, swelling its body to twice its normal size.