Opaleye Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Opaleye in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, herbivorous or omnivorous fish of similar size. Avoid housing with aggressive predators or very small, delicate species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established, mature aquarium with ample rockwork for grazing and hiding. A strong protein skimmer and efficient filtration are essential due to their herbivorous diet and waste production. Needs a constant supply of marine algae (e.g., nori, spirulina) and can benefit from live rock with natural algal growth. Can be prone to lateral line erosion if water quality is poor or diet is insufficient.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-75°F (18-24°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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