Barred Flagtail Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Barred Flagtail in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Best kept in groups of 3 or more to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of swimming space and some rockwork for shelter. Can be kept in marine or brackish setups, and can tolerate freshwater for periods, but long-term freshwater keeping is not recommended. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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