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Robust Happy Aquarium Care Guide

Serranochromis robustus

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Keeping Robust Happy in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept alone or in very large, species-specific tanks with other large, robust cichlids of similar size and temperament. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with ample swimming space and strong filtration. Provide plenty of hiding spots using rocks and driftwood. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet. Aggressive nature necessitates careful tankmate selection.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
7.0-8.5
Hardness
10-20 dGH

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