Bartail Flathead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bartail Flathead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Will consume any fish or invertebrate small enough to fit in its mouth.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration is essential due to its predatory diet. Provide ample hiding spots and open swimming areas. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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