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Devil Stinger Aquarium Care Guide

Inimicus didactylus

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Keeping Devil Stinger in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid keeping with small fish or invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a sand or fine gravel substrate for burrowing. Live rock and rubble should be provided for additional hiding spots. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Extreme caution must be exercised during tank maintenance due to its venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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