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River Carpsucker Aquarium Care Guide

Carpiodes carpio

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Keeping River Carpsucker in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: filter_feeder
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, peaceful, coldwater fish. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and good aeration due to its size and bottom-feeding habits. Substrate should be fine sand or smooth gravel to protect its sensitive mouthparts. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to its size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
50-75°F (10-24°C)
pH level
6.5-8.0
Hardness
5-20 dGH

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