Flannelmouth Sucker Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Flannelmouth Sucker in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specific habitat requirements.
• Special requirements: Requires very large tanks with strong filtration and high oxygenation. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Mimic natural riverine conditions with strong currents and hiding places among rocks and driftwood. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-22°C (50-72°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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