Southern Kingfish Aquarium Care Guide
Menticirrhus americanus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid aggressive species or those that might outcompete it for food.
- Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing and foraging. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-26°C (68-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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