Tinca Wrasse Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Tinca Wrasse in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with robust, similarly sized fish. Avoid keeping with very small or docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and foraging. A sand bed is beneficial for natural behaviors. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are essential. May attempt to jump, so a secure lid is necessary.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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