Sheepshead Porgy Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sheepshead Porgy 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 other large, robust, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile species or ornamental invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial for its health.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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