Black Bullhead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Black Bullhead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (for a single adult)
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, robust, and similarly tempered fish. Avoid small or delicate species as they may be preyed upon.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of hiding spots (caves, driftwood) and a soft substrate to prevent injury to its barbels. Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Can be destructive to live plants.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-75°F (18-24°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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