Marbled sole Aquarium Care Guide
Pleuronectes yokohamae
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not typically kept in aquariums due to size and specialized needs.
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums. In specialized public aquariums, they would require large, species-specific tanks or very large cold-water marine setups with appropriate tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a large, cold-water marine aquarium with a deep sand or fine gravel substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Not recommended for hobbyists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-18°C (50-64°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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