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Brown Comber Aquarium Care Guide

Serranus hepatus

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Keeping Brown Comber in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive marine fish. Avoid keeping with very small fish or invertebrates that it might prey upon. Best kept singly or in a very large tank with ample hiding spots if multiple are desired.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and territory establishment. Good water quality and stable parameters are crucial. A varied diet of meaty foods is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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