Orange Spotted Sunfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orange Spotted Sunfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with very small fish that could be seen as prey or overly aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots (plants, rocks, driftwood) and open swimming areas. A sandy or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Good water quality is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-78°F (18-26°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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