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Donderpad Aquarium Care Guide

Cottus perifretum

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Keeping Donderpad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: territorial
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other cold-water, bottom-dwelling fish of similar size that are not easily intimidated. Avoid small fish that could be seen as prey.
  • Special requirements: Requires excellent water quality with high oxygenation and strong current. A substrate of smooth pebbles and rocks with plenty of hiding places is essential. Sensitive to elevated temperatures and poor water conditions. Live or frozen foods are preferred.

Water parameters

Temperature
50-68°F (10-20°C)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-15 dGH

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