Cornetfish Aquarium Care Guide
Fistularia
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very large, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish and invertebrates.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Live food (small fish, shrimp) is essential for feeding. Can be challenging to acclimate to captive diets.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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