Barred Spinefoot Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Barred Spinefoot in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other fish, but can be territorial towards conspecifics or similar-looking species if not introduced carefully or if the tank is too small. Best kept singly or in a mated pair in a sufficiently large aquarium.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with ample live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, and high-quality vegetable flakes/pellets is essential. Good water quality and strong filtration are also important.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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