Redear Sunfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Redear Sunfish 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 similarly sized, robust sunfish or larger, non-aggressive species. Avoid very small or delicate tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots (rocks, driftwood, dense vegetation). A substrate of sand or fine gravel is preferred, as they may root around for food. Good water quality is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-78°F (18-26°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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