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Golden Sweeper Aquarium Care Guide

Parapriacanthus ransonneti

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Keeping Golden Sweeper in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or very large predatory species.
  • Special requirements: Requires ample hiding places (caves, overhangs) to mimic its natural daytime schooling behavior. Best kept in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior. A well-established reef aquarium with stable water parameters is ideal. Nocturnal feeding may be necessary initially.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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