Ozark Cavefish Aquarium Care Guide
Amblyopsis rosae
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not applicable for public or private aquaria due to conservation status and specialized habitat requirements.
- Compatibility: Not applicable; should not be kept in aquaria.
- Special requirements: Strictly protected species. Requires stable, dark, oligotrophic cave environments with specific water chemistry and invertebrate prey. Not suitable for captivity.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-15°C (50-59°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- Moderate to hard (100-250 ppm CaCO3)
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