Leatherjacket Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Leatherjacket in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (for smaller species, larger for others)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other semi-aggressive to aggressive fish of similar size. Caution advised with very peaceful or much smaller tank mates. May nip at corals or invertebrates depending on species.
• Special requirements: Require a well-established tank with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. Some species are known to pick at corals or sessile invertebrates, so research specific species compatibility. Good filtration is essential due to their often messy eating habits.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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