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Korean Sole Aquarium Care Guide

Heteromycteris japonica

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Keeping Korean Sole in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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