Rock Flathead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Rock 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 in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand or fine gravel substrate for burying. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live food or large frozen meaty foods are essential for feeding. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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