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Weever Aquarium Care Guide

Trachinus

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Keeping Weever in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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