Orange-lined Triggerfish Aquarium Care Guide
Pictiliscapus lacrymatus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 180 gallons (680 liters)
- Compatibility: Can be housed with other large, semi-aggressive to aggressive fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to its diet of invertebrates and potential to nip at corals. Avoid housing with smaller, docile fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and grazing. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential. Good filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. May rearrange aquarium decor.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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