California Lizardfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping California Lizardfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept alone or with very large, robust, non-fish-like invertebrates that cannot be swallowed. Will consume any fish or invertebrate small enough to fit in its mouth.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with a soft sand substrate for burrowing and camouflage. Excellent filtration is essential due to its predatory diet. Live food or very fresh, high-quality frozen whole fish/shrimp are necessary for feeding. Provide ample open swimming space as well as areas for ambush.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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