White Steenbras Aquarium Care Guide
Lithognathus lithognathus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specialized needs. Best kept in large public aquariums with appropriate tank mates of similar size and temperament.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, well-filtered systems with strong water movement and a sandy substrate for foraging. Live food and specialized feeding techniques are necessary to mimic natural foraging behavior.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.023-1.026 SG
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