Pope Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pope in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, similarly sized coldwater fish that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature and potential fin-nipping. Avoid keeping with very small or docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with good aeration. Prefers a substrate of sand or fine gravel and plenty of hiding spots among rocks and driftwood. Sensitive to poor water quality. Can be prone to stress in overly warm or crowded conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

50-70°F (10-21°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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