Red Sea Halfbeak Aquarium Care Guide
Hyporhamphus gamberur
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other peaceful, similarly sized pelagic fish that do not compete for surface feeding. Avoid aggressive or very small tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space, excellent water quality, and a tight-fitting lid as they are prone to jumping. Live or frozen small invertebrates and fish are essential for their diet. They are sensitive to stress and sudden movements.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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