Black Margate Aquarium Care Guide
Anisotremus surinamensis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust, semi-aggressive to aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will consume invertebrates.
- Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for hiding. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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