Western hardyhead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Western hardyhead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized brackish or marine fish. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with good water circulation. A brackish setup is ideal, but they can adapt to full marine conditions if acclimated slowly. Provide open swimming areas as well as some hiding spots among rocks or plants. Live or frozen foods are preferred, supplemented with high-quality flakes or pellets.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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