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Black Jewfish Aquarium Care Guide

Protonibea diacanthus

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Keeping Black Jewfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and predatory nature. Requires public aquarium-scale exhibits.
  • Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust fish of similar size and temperament in extremely large exhibits. Highly predatory towards smaller fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires immense tank volume, powerful filtration, and a diet of large, meaty foods. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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