Long-spine porcupinefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Long-spine porcupinefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be housed with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will consume invertebrates. Avoid housing with smaller, docile fish or other puffers/porcupinefish unless the tank is very large and provides ample territory.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and exploration. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their messy eating habits. They are prone to nipping at tank mates' fins if not adequately fed or if tank space is insufficient. Provide a varied diet of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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