Pinecone fish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pinecone fish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 100 gallons (378 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, non-aggressive tank mates that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of rockwork for hiding. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential. Dim lighting is preferred, especially to observe its bioluminescence.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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