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Florida Pompano Aquarium Care Guide

Trachinotus carolinus

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Keeping Florida Pompano in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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