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Dusky Gregory Aquarium Care Guide

Stegastes nigricans

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Keeping Dusky Gregory in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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