Baldchin Groper Aquarium Care Guide
Choerodon rubescens
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical community aquariums. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates. Will prey on smaller fish and invertebrates.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Needs plenty of rockwork for shelter and exploration. A deep sand bed is beneficial as they may burrow. Requires a varied diet of meaty foods.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-26°C (72-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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