Ozark Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ozark 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, bottom-dwelling fish of similar size that are not overly aggressive. Avoid small, easily preyed-upon fish.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent water quality, high oxygen levels, and strong current. A substrate of mixed gravel and cobbles with plenty of hiding places (rocks, caves) is essential. Sensitive to elevated temperatures and poor water conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-65°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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