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Fiery Redfin Aquarium Care Guide

Pseudobarbus phlegethon

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Keeping Fiery Redfin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other small, peaceful, cool-water native South African fish. Avoid aggressive or large tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires highly oxygenated, clean, flowing water with a substrate of sand and gravel, and plenty of hiding places among rocks and driftwood. Mimicking a stream environment is crucial. Sensitive to water quality fluctuations.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-22°C (64-72°F)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-15 dGH

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