Flathead Aquarium Care Guide
Platycephalus spp.
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept in species-specific tanks 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 burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live or fresh dead fish/crustaceans are preferred food items. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.0-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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