Red Gurnard Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Gurnard in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for a single adult)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that occupy different water columns. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand or fine gravel substrate for burrowing, ample open swimming space, and excellent filtration. Live food (shrimp, small fish) is essential. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size, specialized diet, and temperature requirements.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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