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Greenside Darter Aquarium Care Guide

Etheostoma blennioides

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Keeping Greenside Darter in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept with other small, peaceful, cool-water fish. Avoid aggressive or much larger species. Can be kept in groups of their own kind.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated tank with strong current, plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood), and a substrate of sand or fine gravel. Sensitive to poor water quality. Live or frozen small invertebrates are essential for their diet.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-22°C (50-72°F)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-15 dGH

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