Orbicular Batfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orbicular Batfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish. Can be kept in groups when young, but may become solitary or pair-bonded as adults. Avoid keeping with very small fish or invertebrates that might be seen as food.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and good water quality. Juveniles need plenty of hiding spots. A varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood), and vegetable matter (algae, spirulina) is essential. They are prone to marine ich if stressed or in poor water conditions.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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