Spotfin Burrfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotfin Burrfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with small fish or invertebrates as they will be preyed upon.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of open swimming space and hiding spots. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their messy eating habits. They are prone to nipping at tank mates' fins if not adequately fed or if tank is too small. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods. Avoid stressing the fish to prevent inflation, as repeated inflation can be detrimental to their health.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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