Old wife Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Old wife in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, similarly sized fish. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile, or fin-nipping species. Can be territorial.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with ample rockwork for hiding and exploration. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Due to its venomous spines, extreme caution is required during tank maintenance and handling. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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