Common ponyfish Aquarium Care Guide
Leiognathus equulus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid housing with aggressive species or very small invertebrates.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with good filtration. Prefers sandy substrates for burrowing. Can be shy and benefits from schooling with conspecifics. Sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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