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Painted Greenling Aquarium Care Guide

Oxylebius pictus

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Keeping Painted Greenling in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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