Pacific Sand Lance Aquarium Care Guide
Ammodytes personatus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very small, peaceful, cold-water invertebrates that will not prey on them. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to specific environmental needs.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 6-8 inches) for burrowing, strong water flow, and very cold, highly oxygenated water. Extremely sensitive to water quality fluctuations and elevated temperatures. Live planktonic food is essential.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 45-59°F (7-15°C)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 10-12 dKH
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