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Small-toothed Flounder Aquarium Care Guide

Pseudorhombus jenynsii

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Keeping Small-toothed Flounder in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to size and specialized needs. If kept, only with other large, robust, non-aggressive fish that won't be preyed upon.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a deep sand bed for burrowing, excellent filtration, and stable water parameters. Live food or high-quality frozen meaty foods are essential. Not commonly available in the aquarium trade.

Water parameters

Temperature
20-26°C (68-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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