Warmouth Aquarium Care Guide
Lepomis gulosus
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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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