Oriental Sweetlips Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Oriental Sweetlips in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons (1135 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with very small fish or highly aggressive species. Best kept singly or in very large aquariums with ample space.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. Excellent filtration is essential due to their large size and messy eating habits. A varied diet of meaty foods is crucial. Juveniles adapt better to aquarium life than adults.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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