Cacao-wing Flying Gurnard Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cacao-wing 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 very large, peaceful tank mates that will not compete for benthic food sources. Avoid small fish or invertebrates as they may be prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing and foraging. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Provide plenty of open swimming space and some rockwork for shelter. Live foods are often necessary to initiate feeding.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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