Dusky Gregory Aquarium Care Guide
Stegastes nigricans
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks with smaller, peaceful fish. Can be kept with larger, robust, and equally aggressive species. Best kept singly or in very large tanks with ample territory.
- Special requirements: Requires abundant rockwork and crevices for shelter and territory establishment. A well-established tank with mature live rock is crucial. Provide a varied diet including spirulina, marine algae, and meaty foods. Due to its aggressive nature, careful tankmate selection is paramount.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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