Banded Sunfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded Sunfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other small, peaceful, soft-water fish that will not outcompete them for food. Avoid larger or aggressive tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a heavily planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots, subdued lighting, and a dark substrate to bring out their best coloration. Peat filtration or botanicals can help maintain the preferred acidic water conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-75°F (18-24°C)

pH level

5.5-7.0

Hardness

soft to moderately hard (2-10 dGH)

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