Panamic Porkfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Panamic Porkfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other semi-aggressive to aggressive fish of similar size. Not suitable for reef tanks due to predation on invertebrates. May be aggressive towards conspecifics unless in a very large tank with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Good filtration is necessary due to their messy eating habits. Can be prone to ich if stressed.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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