Southern Prowfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Southern Prowfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very docile, non-competitive temperate marine fish. Avoid aggressive or fast-moving tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established temperate marine aquarium with excellent water quality. Abundant live rock, sponges, and macroalgae are essential for providing suitable camouflage and perching spots. They are ambush predators and require live or frozen meaty foods. Sensitive to sudden changes in water parameters.

Water parameters

Temperature

16-22°C (61-72°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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