Cape rockcod Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cape rockcod in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 750 liters (200 gallons)
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates. Will consume smaller fish and invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample rockwork for hiding and territory establishment. Excellent filtration is essential due to its predatory diet and waste production. Provide a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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