Pacific Butterfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pacific Butterfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other peaceful, similarly sized pelagic fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space due to its schooling and pelagic nature. Excellent water quality and strong filtration are essential. Mimicking natural schooling behavior is crucial for their well-being, ideally kept in groups of 6 or more. Sensitive to stress and sudden changes in environment.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-20°C (59-68°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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