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Spottail Pinfish Aquarium Care Guide

Diplodus holbrookii

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Keeping Spottail Pinfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized marine fish. May nip at smaller, more docile species or invertebrates. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with multiple individuals to diffuse aggression.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. May consume smaller invertebrates.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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