Shortfin flyingfish Aquarium Care Guide
Exocoetus brachypterus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to specialized needs and pelagic nature.
- Compatibility: Not applicable for home aquaria. In the wild, they are prey for larger pelagic predators.
- Special requirements: Requires vast open water, specialized feeding, and is highly susceptible to stress in confined environments. Not maintained in public aquaria either due to their specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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