Longhorn Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Longhorn Sculpin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept in a species-specific coldwater setup or with very robust, similarly sized coldwater fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid small fish or invertebrates as they will be prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-chilled aquarium with excellent filtration and strong aeration. Abundant rockwork and hiding places are essential. Live or frozen meaty foods are required. Maintaining stable cold water temperatures is paramount for its survival in captivity.

Water parameters

Temperature

2-10°C (36-50°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

10-15 dKH

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