Longfin Batfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Longfin Batfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish. Can be kept in groups of its own kind. Avoid keeping with very small fish that might be seen as prey, or aggressive species that might nip at their long fins.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample swimming space. Good water quality is paramount. Juveniles are more delicate and require pristine conditions. Provide plenty of open water and some rockwork for shelter. They are prone to fin nipping if housed with aggressive tank mates. A varied diet is essential for their health and coloration.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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