Shanny Aquarium Care Guide
Lipophrys pholis
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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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