Pacific Staghorn Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pacific Staghorn Sculpin 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 in a species-specific tank or with other robust, similarly sized, cold-water marine fish that can tolerate its predatory nature. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration, highly oxygenated water, and a substrate of sand or fine gravel for burrowing. Ample rockwork and hiding places are essential. Mimic natural tidal fluctuations if possible. Not typically recommended for home aquaria due to specific cold-water requirements and predatory habits.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-65°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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