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Trumpetfish Aquarium Care Guide

Aulostomus maculatus

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Keeping Trumpetfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample hiding places and live rock structures for camouflage. Needs a varied diet of live or frozen meaty foods. 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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