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Western School Whiting Aquarium Care Guide

Sillago vittata

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Keeping Western School Whiting in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • 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. Live foods and a varied diet are crucial for their health.

Water parameters

Temperature
20-26°C (68-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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