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Lesser Weever Aquarium Care Guide

Echiichthys vipera

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Keeping Lesser Weever in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks due to venomous nature and predatory behavior. Best kept in a species-specific tank.
  • Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed for burrowing. Live food (small fish, shrimp) is essential. Extreme caution must be exercised during all tank maintenance due to venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-20°C (50-68°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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