Starry Flounder Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Starry Flounder in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, cold-water marine fish that can tolerate similar conditions and will not be preyed upon. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration and strong water movement are essential. Needs a varied diet of meaty foods. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specific cold-water requirements.

Water parameters

Temperature

45-60°F (7-16°C)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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