Leatherjacket Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Leatherjacket in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for typical community aquariums. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space. Excellent filtration is essential due to its predatory diet. Live food or very fresh, high-quality frozen seafood is necessary. Can be sensitive to poor water quality. Due to its venomous spines, extreme caution is required during handling.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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