Stargazer Aquarium Care Guide
Uranoscopus scaber
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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 large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be preyed upon.
- Special requirements: Requires a thick sand or fine gravel substrate for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live food (fish, shrimp) is preferred. Due to its venomous nature and electric capabilities, extreme caution is required during maintenance.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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