Painted Greenling Aquarium Care Guide
Oxylebius pictus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, non-aggressive temperate marine fish that can tolerate cooler water. Avoid keeping with very small fish or invertebrates that could be seen as prey.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established, mature aquarium with plenty of live rock, caves, and crevices for hiding and perching. Good water circulation and filtration are essential. Cooler water temperatures are critical for its long-term health. Live or frozen meaty foods are preferred.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-18°C (50-65°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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