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Warmouth Aquarium Care Guide

Lepomis gulosus

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Keeping Warmouth in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept with other similarly sized, robust, and semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small or delicate species as they may be preyed upon. Can be territorial, especially during breeding.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots (rocks, driftwood, dense vegetation). A sandy or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Good aeration is beneficial. Can be prone to stress in overly sterile environments.

Water parameters

Temperature
65-78°F (18-26°C)
pH level
6.5-8.0
Hardness
5-20 dGH

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