Short-nosed Tripodfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Short-nosed Tripodfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping with small, docile, or fin-nipping species. Can be territorial towards conspecifics.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and a sandy substrate for foraging. Good filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet. May be sensitive to poor water quality. Provide plenty of hiding spots among live rock or decorations.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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