Florida Pompano Aquarium Care Guide
Trachinotus carolinus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, peaceful, fast-swimming marine fish. Avoid aggressive or very slow-moving tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and excellent water quality. Needs ample swimming space and a sandy substrate for foraging. Can be sensitive to stress and poor water conditions. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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