Gulf Coast Toadfish Aquarium Care Guide
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Will prey on smaller tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires ample hiding places such as PVC pipes, ceramic caves, or rock crevices. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred for burrowing. Excellent filtration is necessary due to their messy eating habits.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-26°C (68-79°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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