Leatherjacket Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Leatherjacket in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, semi-aggressive fish of similar size. Not suitable for reef tanks due to their tendency to nip at corals and invertebrates. May be aggressive towards conspecifics unless in a very large tank with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. A varied diet is crucial for their health and coloration.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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