Pompano Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pompano in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for larger species like Permit, even larger)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, fast-moving, semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid small or timid tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires very large tanks with strong filtration and excellent water quality. They are active swimmers and need ample open space. A sand substrate is preferred as they often root for food. Live foods and a varied diet are crucial for their health.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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