Pearly Razorfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Pearly Razorfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that are not large enough to consume them. Avoid housing with aggressive or very territorial species. Requires a deep sand bed for burying.
• Special requirements: A deep sand bed (at least 4-6 inches) is crucial for this species to exhibit natural burying behavior and reduce stress. They are prone to jumping, so a secure lid is essential. Provide plenty of open sand areas for foraging and burying, along with some rockwork for shelter.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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