Blackspot Tuskfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blackspot Tuskfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a large, fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) aquarium with other large, robust fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to its predatory nature towards invertebrates. May be aggressive towards smaller or more docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) for burrowing at night or when startled. Needs ample swimming space and plenty of rockwork for shelter. A secure lid is essential as they are known jumpers. Diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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