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Blue-spotted Rockcod Aquarium Care Guide

Cephalopholis cyanostigma

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Keeping Blue-spotted Rockcod in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be housed with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates. Not reef-safe.
  • Special requirements: Requires ample live rock for hiding and territory establishment. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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