Peacock Flounder Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Peacock Flounder 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, robust, non-aggressive fish that will not be preyed upon. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) for burrowing and a large footprint tank. Excellent water quality and stable parameters are crucial. Live foods are often preferred, especially initially.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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