Smooth Sand Lance Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Smooth Sand Lance in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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, non-predatory fish that do not disturb the sand bed. Avoid aggressive or large tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep (at least 10-15 cm), fine sand bed for burrowing. Excellent water quality and strong water flow are essential. Live planktonic food or very small frozen foods are necessary. Highly sensitive to stress and poor water conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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