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Pinfish Aquarium Care Guide

Lagodon rhomboides

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Keeping Pinfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized marine fish. May nip fins of slower-moving or long-finned species. Not suitable for reef tanks as they will consume invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of hiding places. A varied diet is essential. Can be prone to aggression, especially when food is introduced or in smaller tanks.

Water parameters

Temperature
68-78°F (20-26°C)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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