Spottail Pinfish Aquarium Care Guide
Diplodus holbrookii
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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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