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Rubyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Plagiogeneion rubiginosum

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Keeping Rubyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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