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Brown Rockfish Aquarium Care Guide

Sebastes auriculatus

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Keeping Brown Rockfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, cold-water marine fish that cannot be consumed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered cold-water aquarium with ample rockwork for hiding and territorial establishment. Excellent water quality and stable temperatures are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for diet.

Water parameters

Temperature
50-60°F (10-16°C)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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