Oriental flying gurnard Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Oriental flying gurnard in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with large, peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that will not be intimidated by its size or unique movements. Avoid small, docile fish or invertebrates as they may be prey. Requires a deep sand bed.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live foods such as ghost shrimp, small crabs, and feeder fish are often necessary to initiate feeding. May be difficult to acclimate to captive diets.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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