Southern Sand Flathead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Southern Sand Flathead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Highly predatory.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing, ample open swimming space, and excellent filtration. Live food or fresh dead seafood is essential for feeding. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.

Water parameters

Temperature

12-22°C (54-72°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

10-18 dKH

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