Common pandora Aquarium Care Guide
Pagellus erythrinus
Got a photo? Identify fish instantly with the Fishby app.
Open the appKeeping Common pandora in an aquarium requires the right conditions.
Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (2000 liters)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specific needs. If kept in public aquariums, requires large, species-specific or very carefully selected tank mates that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature and are not small enough to be prey.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large marine aquarium with excellent filtration, stable water parameters, and plenty of open swimming space. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred as they often forage by sifting. Live rock for shelter and enrichment is beneficial. Not commonly kept in private aquaria due to size and specialized care.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
Explore Common pandora
Identify fish anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo identification, full species details, and more.