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Ensure the aquascape is stable to prevent injury from shifting rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds on detritus, algae, and various invertebrates. In captivity, their diet can be supplemented with meaty foods such as mussels, shrimp, and squid. 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