Silver Surfperch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Silver Surfperch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive, similarly sized temperate marine fish. Avoid housing with very small or overly aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered temperate marine aquarium with strong water movement to simulate surf conditions. Live rock and sand substrate are beneficial. Sensitive to poor water quality and high temperatures. Not commonly kept in home aquariums due to specific temperature and space requirements.

Water parameters

Temperature

50-68°F (10-20°C)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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