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Trumpeter Whiting Aquarium Care Guide

Sillago maculata

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Keeping Trumpeter Whiting in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid aggressive or very large tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with excellent filtration and stable water parameters. A sand substrate is essential for burrowing behavior. Live foods or high-quality frozen marine diets are preferred.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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