Horn Shark tank
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Minimum tank size for a single Horn, is approx. 450 gallons. Also keep in mind California Horns will probable require a chiller to keep the temperatures down. As for reef compatibility, I would probable not put the two together.
Well, No species of Heterodontus is reef compatible.
Both Horn sharks & Port Jacksons are known to feed on urchins, & anomones. Also they require more turning room than sharks like coral cats. So even if they could live in a reef setting they would be very hard on the reefs inverts.
I agree the a single Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci) as an adult, needs a tank/pond that's at least 450 gallons. Yes it's possible to keep horn pups in smaller tanks - but eventually it will out grow any tank that isn't at least 3.5-4' wide.
As water temps - Horns sharks are actually quite tolerate of water temps having been found in waters ranging from near 60 F to low 80's F. But they tend to do best in water temps that range from 64 -75 F(18-24 C). So a chiller is only needed if you use a heater, or to keep your water temp from ever rising above 80F. Which could also be done with a couple of good fans.
Also of note: Horns as well as other most Heterodontids are very hardy species, and can live more than 20 years. And Heterodontids have been around since the mid Jurassic Period (about 160-175 myo).
Both Horn sharks & Port Jacksons are known to feed on urchins, & anomones. Also they require more turning room than sharks like coral cats. So even if they could live in a reef setting they would be very hard on the reefs inverts.
I agree the a single Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci) as an adult, needs a tank/pond that's at least 450 gallons. Yes it's possible to keep horn pups in smaller tanks - but eventually it will out grow any tank that isn't at least 3.5-4' wide.
As water temps - Horns sharks are actually quite tolerate of water temps having been found in waters ranging from near 60 F to low 80's F. But they tend to do best in water temps that range from 64 -75 F(18-24 C). So a chiller is only needed if you use a heater, or to keep your water temp from ever rising above 80F. Which could also be done with a couple of good fans.
Also of note: Horns as well as other most Heterodontids are very hardy species, and can live more than 20 years. And Heterodontids have been around since the mid Jurassic Period (about 160-175 myo).
Personally I would think Horn Sharks would be very common to LFS in Southern California area. But I know there's a couple of dealers in Southern California that can get Horns.
But it will depend on the season as to exact size.
But it will depend on the season as to exact size.