Atlantic Moonfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Atlantic Moonfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 300 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, fast-moving, semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate its active nature. Avoid keeping with small or timid species.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space due to its active nature and schooling behavior. Excellent filtration and strong water movement are essential. Can be prone to stress in smaller environments. May require live or frozen meaty foods initially.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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