Lemon Sole Aquarium Care Guide
Microstomus kitt
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.
- Compatibility: Not typically kept in aquaria. If attempted in public aquariums, requires large, specialized cold-water marine setups with appropriate substrate and tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, cold-water marine aquariums with a soft sand or mud substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration and water quality are paramount. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 4-12°C (39-54°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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