Ozark Darter Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ozark Darter in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other small, peaceful, cool-water fish that do not compete for benthic food sources. Avoid aggressive or large tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated tank with strong current, ample hiding places (rocks, driftwood), and a substrate of sand or fine gravel. Live or frozen small invertebrates are essential for diet. Sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-22°C (59-72°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

100-250 ppm (moderate to hard)

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