European Plaice Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping European Plaice in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, peaceful, cold-water marine fish that will not outcompete it for food.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration and strong aeration are essential due to their cold-water requirements and potential for high bioload. Live food or high-quality frozen marine foods are necessary. Not typically suited for home aquaria due to size and specific environmental needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

4-18°C (39-64°F)

pH level

7.5-8.4

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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