Sea Catfishes Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sea Catfishes in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (for larger species, smaller for juveniles of some species)
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive marine or brackish fish. Avoid keeping with very small fish or invertebrates that could be prey.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration and stable water parameters. Many species grow quite large, necessitating a spacious aquarium. Some species require brackish conditions, while others are strictly marine. Research specific species requirements.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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