Gurnard Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Gurnard Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates that cannot be swallowed. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or crustaceans.
• Special requirements: Requires a large aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Live food or large frozen meaty foods are necessary. Extreme caution must be exercised during handling due to venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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