Korean Sole Aquarium Care Guide
Heteromycteris japonica
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very small, peaceful, non-benthic fish that will not compete for food or disturb its resting habits. Avoid aggressive or fast-moving tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 10-15 cm) for burrowing, low-flow areas, and a mature, stable marine aquarium environment. Sensitive to water quality fluctuations. Live foods are often necessary to initiate feeding.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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