African Threadfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Threadfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust fish that can tolerate its active nature. Not suitable for reef tanks due to predatory nature.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space. Excellent filtration and strong water movement are essential. Juveniles are often sold, but their rapid growth and eventual size make them unsuitable for most home aquariums. They are pelagic and need open water.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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