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Javelin Grunter Aquarium Care Guide

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Keeping Javelin Grunter in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, semi-aggressive fish. Avoid small or timid tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of swimming space and hiding spots. Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Can tolerate brackish conditions, but typically kept in marine aquariums. May become territorial, especially as they mature.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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