Scissortail sergeant Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Scissortail sergeant in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish. May become territorial, especially during breeding. Not suitable for small, peaceful community tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for hiding and establishing territories. A well-established tank with stable water parameters is crucial. Provide a varied diet including flake food, pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp and mysis shrimp, as well as some vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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