Trumpeter Whiting Aquarium Care Guide
Sillago maculata
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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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