Shortraker Rockfish Aquarium Care Guide
Sebastes borealis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, depth requirements, and specialized care.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with most aquarium species due to its predatory nature and specific environmental needs. Best kept in specialized public aquariums with appropriate deep-sea setups.
- Special requirements: Requires extremely large, deep, and cold-water systems with specialized filtration and lighting to mimic its natural deep-sea habitat. Not a species for typical home aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 4-8°C (39-46°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.2
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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