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Unicorn Leatherjacket Aquarium Care Guide

Aluterus monoceros

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Keeping Unicorn Leatherjacket in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks as it may nip at corals and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of swimming space and rockwork for hiding. May be finicky eaters initially, but generally adapt to a varied diet. Can be territorial with conspecifics.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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