False Stonefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping False Stonefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
• Compatibility: Only with very large, robust, and non-aggressive tank mates that cannot be swallowed. Not reef-safe as they will consume smaller fish and crustaceans.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet. Must be fed live or frozen meaty foods. Extreme caution must be exercised during tank maintenance due to their venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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