Pilotfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pilotfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, pelagic nature, and specific commensal needs. May be kept in very large public aquariums with appropriate large tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, open tanks with strong filtration and water movement. Mimicking their natural pelagic environment and providing appropriate large tankmates (e.g., large sharks or rays, if ethically and practically feasible in a public setting) is crucial for their well-being. Diet should consist of various meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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