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Spotted Stargazer Aquarium Care Guide

Uranoscopus guttatus

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Keeping Spotted Stargazer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (568 liters)
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for most community tanks. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be preyed upon or shocked. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 10-15 cm) for burying. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Provide ample open sand areas. Due to its venomous nature and electric capabilities, extreme caution is necessary during tank maintenance.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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