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Shanny Aquarium Care Guide

Lipophrys pholis

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Keeping Shanny in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: territorial
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, non-aggressive temperate marine species. May be territorial towards conspecifics or other blennies in smaller tanks.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of rockwork for hiding and perching. Good water quality and stable parameters are essential. A varied diet including marine flakes, pellets, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp), and some vegetable matter is recommended. Needs access to air if kept in a shallow tank, as they can breathe air for short periods.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-20°C (50-68°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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