Indian Threadfish Aquarium Care Guide
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters)
- Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, fast-swimming fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its immense size and active nature.
- Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with strong filtration and ample swimming space. Juveniles are sometimes sold, but they grow very rapidly and will quickly outgrow most tanks. High-quality, varied carnivorous diet is essential.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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