Tawny Sculpin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Tawny Sculpin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other robust, cold-water marine fish that are too large to be considered prey. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent water quality, strong filtration, and plenty of rockwork and hiding places. A chiller is often necessary to maintain appropriate cold-water temperatures. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet. They are sensitive to elevated nitrates.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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