Prickly Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Prickly Sculpin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other cold-water, robust fish of similar size that are not easily intimidated. Avoid keeping with very small fish or invertebrates as they may be preyed upon.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent water quality, high oxygenation, and a well-structured environment with plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood, dense vegetation). A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Sensitive to elevated temperatures and poor water conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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