American Butterfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping American Butterfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other peaceful, similarly sized pelagic species. Avoid aggressive or territorial tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, open tank with strong filtration and excellent water quality. They are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of 5 or more. Sensitive to stress and sudden changes in water parameters. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to their specific needs and pelagic nature.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-20°C (50-68°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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