Sergeant Major Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sergeant Major in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters) for a single specimen, larger for groups
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small or timid tank mates. May become territorial, especially as they mature or during breeding.
• Special requirements: Requires plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and stable parameters are essential. Provide ample swimming space. May nip at corals or invertebrates if not well-fed or if food sources are scarce.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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