Cape Hottentot Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cape Hottentot in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive marine fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to its omnivorous diet and potential to nip at corals and invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and rockwork for shelter. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Can be territorial, especially when mature. A varied diet of high-quality pellets, flakes, and frozen foods (e.g., mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, vegetable matter) is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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