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Shovelnose Shark - Rhinobatos productus
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RESTRICTED SPECIES: This species is very difficult to keep and should only be attempted by expert aquarists, or is a `delicate shipper.` Our Arrive Alive guarantee is not available on this item.

Shovelnose Shark - Rhinobatos productus
Maximum Size: the Rhinobatos productus grows up to 60 inches.
General Size Specifications: This fish will come to you generally 12 inches in size.
Minimum Tank Size: The Shovelnose Shark prefers a tank of at least 250 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Rhinobatos productus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of chopped crustaceans, fish pieces, shrimp, shellfish, squid.
Level of Care: The Shovelnose Shark is a high maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Shovelnose Shark may act aggressively toward other fish. Not Venemous but may bite if provoked.
Hardiness: This is not a hardy fish.
Breeding: Able to breed.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: South America.
General Notes: The Guitarfish, Shovelnose Guitarfish or Shovelnose Shark are all names for a fish that is not really a shark at all, but a member of the Skate family. Prefers fine sandy substrate and grows to roughly five feet in length. Has a flattened head that resembles a ray.

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