Weever Aquarium Care Guide
Trachinus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks due to venomous nature and predatory behavior. Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very robust, large, and non-bottom dwelling fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Extreme caution must be exercised during tank maintenance due to venomous spines.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-20°C (50-68°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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