Western Talma Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Western Talma in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in very large aquariums with other robust, herbivorous or omnivorous fish. Can be aggressive towards conspecifics or similar-looking species if not introduced carefully or if space is limited. Not suitable for reef tanks with delicate corals due to its herbivorous diet.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and plenty of live rock for grazing. A mature filtration system is essential due to its large size and waste production. A diet rich in various marine algae (nori, spirulina, fresh greens) is crucial for its health. Can be prone to lateral line erosion if not provided with proper nutrition and water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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