{"product_id":"epaulette-shark-hemiscyllium-ocellatum","title":"Epaulette Shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is a Collector's Vault fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Epaulette Shark is a small bottom-dwelling shark from Australia that \"walks\" across the reef on its fins, and is named for the large black spot behind each pectoral fin. It is collected under Australia's licensed fishery and shipped one at a time in large bags, which adds significant freight cost. It is one of the few sharks that can live long term in a large home aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHemiscyllium ocellatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (12\" - 14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (does not eat corals; will eat small fish, shrimp, crabs and snails)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, peaceful fish too big to be eaten, such as tangs and rabbitfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small fish, shrimp, crabs and snails (all are food); fish that nip, such as triggers and puffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds a large aquarium with a wide, open sand bed and smooth rockwork; can reach about 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves corals alone, but will eat crustaceans and small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed chopped seafood such as squid, shrimp and clams, with vitamin supplements for sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to Buy, Pickup \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditioned (7-Day Hold):\u003c\/strong\u003e your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect - Save 15%:\u003c\/strong\u003e released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sugar Land, or \u003cstrong\u003e$100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull terms: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collectors-vault-policy\"\u003eCollector's Vault Shipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocean To You Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Large (12\" - 14\") \/ Conditioned (7-Day Hold)","offer_id":49919473090715,"sku":"EPAULETTE-L","price":1859.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (12\" - 14\") \/ Direct - Save 15%","offer_id":49919564054683,"sku":"EPAULETTE-L-D","price":1580.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3445\/7755\/files\/epau.jpg?v=1792865895","url":"https:\/\/oceantoyou.com\/products\/epaulette-shark-hemiscyllium-ocellatum","provider":"Ocean To You Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}