Bluespotted Stargazer Aquarium Care Guide
Uranoscopus sulphureus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
- 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 consumed.
- Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 10-15 cm) for burrowing. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Provide ample open sand areas. Due to its venomous nature, extreme caution is required during maintenance.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-26°C (72-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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