Black-blotched porcupinefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Black-blotched porcupinefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks as it will consume invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their messy eating habits. They are prone to nipping at tank mates and will eat crustaceans and mollusks. 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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