Pink Dentex Aquarium Care Guide
Dentex gibbosus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and predatory nature. Requires very large public aquaria.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with most other fish species due to its predatory nature. Can be kept with very large, robust, and equally aggressive species in extremely large exhibits.
- Special requirements: Requires immense tank volume, powerful filtration, and a diet of large, meaty foods. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.023-1.026 SG
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