Bar-tailed Flathead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bar-tailed Flathead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept alone or with very large, robust, non-fish-eating species. Will consume any fish or invertebrate small enough to fit in its mouth.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Provide ample hiding spots and open swimming areas. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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