Golden Sweeper Aquarium Care Guide
Parapriacanthus ransonneti
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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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