Marbled Flathead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Marbled Flathead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a thick sand or fine gravel substrate for burrowing. Ample hiding spots and stable water parameters are crucial. Excellent filtration is necessary due to their carnivorous diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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