Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other very cold-water, peaceful, non-predatory species that will not outcompete it for food. Avoid aggressive or fast-moving tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely cold, well-oxygenated water with strong filtration and excellent water quality. Abundant rockwork and crevices for hiding are essential. A chiller is mandatory for maintaining appropriate temperatures. They are sensitive to elevated temperatures and poor water conditions. Provide a varied diet of small, meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

35-55°F (2-13°C)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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