Grubby Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Grubby Sculpin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other cold-water, robust, non-aggressive benthic species of similar size. Avoid keeping with small, docile fish or invertebrates that could be prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established cold-water marine aquarium with excellent filtration and strong aeration. Abundant rockwork and substrate for hiding and perching are essential. Live food or frozen meaty foods are preferred. Sensitive to elevated temperatures and poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

4-12°C (39-54°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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