Pygmy Sunfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pygmy Sunfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other very small, peaceful, non-competitive fish. Avoid larger or boisterous tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires a heavily planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and subdued lighting. Live foods (e.g., daphnia, brine shrimp, microworms) are essential for their diet. They are sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

soft to moderately hard (2-15 dGH)

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