Red bandfish Aquarium Care Guide
Cepola macrophthalma
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very peaceful, non-competitive benthic species. Avoid aggressive or fast-moving tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 15-20 cm) for burrowing. Tank should be mature with stable water parameters. Live food or high-quality frozen meaty foods are essential. Dim lighting is preferred.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 15-20°C (59-68°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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