Indo-Pacific Flounder Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Indo-Pacific Flounder in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) for burrowing and camouflage. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Provide ample open sand areas and minimal rockwork to facilitate its natural behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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