Four-striped tigerfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Four-striped tigerfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized, robust, and semi-aggressive fish. Avoid small fish as they will be eaten. Can be kept in species-specific tanks or with other large predatory fish like larger cichlids, arowanas, or large catfish. May be territorial with conspecifics, especially in smaller tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots (caves, driftwood, robust plants). Good filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet and waste production. They prefer slightly brackish conditions but can adapt to pure freshwater if acclimated slowly. Stable water parameters are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods are preferred.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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