Black Bream Aquarium Care Guide
Acanthopagrus butcheri
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adult specimens)
- Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, brackish/freshwater fish that can tolerate similar water parameters and temperament. Avoid small or timid species.
- Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from pure freshwater to brackish conditions, but stable parameters are crucial. Juveniles can be kept in smaller tanks, but adults require significant space. A varied diet is essential for health.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 15-25°C (59-77°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dGH
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