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Cornetfish Aquarium Care Guide

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Keeping Cornetfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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