Picarel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Picarel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other peaceful, similarly sized temperate marine fish. Avoid aggressive or very large tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with excellent water quality, strong filtration, and ample swimming space. A sandy substrate is beneficial as they may burrow. Provide plenty of hiding spots among rocks. Schooling species, so best kept in groups of 6 or more.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-22°C (59-72°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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