Lesser Weever Aquarium Care Guide
Echiichthys vipera
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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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