Rubyfish Aquarium Care Guide
Plagiogeneion rubiginosum
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, depth requirements, and schooling behavior.
- Compatibility: Not applicable for home aquaria. In its natural habitat, it coexists with other deep-water demersal species.
- Special requirements: Requires deep-water conditions, high pressure, and specific temperature ranges not replicable in standard aquaria. Schooling behavior necessitates large volumes of water.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-18°C (50-64°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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