Greater Weever Aquarium Care Guide
Trachinus draco
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept in a species-specific tank or with very robust, large, and fast-moving fish that cannot be preyed upon.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 10-15 cm) for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Extreme caution must be exercised during all tank maintenance due to venomous spines.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-24°C (50-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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