Kelp Greenling Aquarium Care Guide
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: territorial
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, cold-water fish that can withstand its territorial nature. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered, and heavily oxygenated cold-water aquarium with ample rockwork, caves, and artificial kelp for shelter and territory. Maintaining stable cold temperatures is critical. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 45-55°F (7-13°C)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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