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Ocellated Flounder Aquarium Care Guide

Ancylopsetta quadrocellata

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Keeping Ocellated Flounder in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, non-aggressive bottom dwellers. Avoid small fish or invertebrates as they may be prey.
  • Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed for burrowing, ample open swimming space, and excellent water quality. Sensitive to nitrates.

Water parameters

Temperature
68-75°F (20-24°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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