Red Goatfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Goatfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size. Avoid very small tank mates that could be seen as prey. Requires a sand bed for foraging.
• Special requirements: Requires a mature aquarium with ample live rock for shelter and a deep sand bed (at least 3-4 inches) to allow for natural foraging behavior. Excellent filtration is necessary due to their messy feeding habits. Provide plenty of open swimming space.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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