California Grunion Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping California Grunion in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Not typically kept in home aquariums due to specialized spawning requirements and schooling nature. May be compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine fish in very large, species-specific setups.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, mature marine aquarium with excellent filtration and highly specific conditions to mimic their natural environment. Replicating their unique spawning behavior in captivity is extremely challenging and rarely achieved. Live planktonic foods are essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-22°C (59-72°F)

pH level

8.0-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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