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Green Jobfish Aquarium Care Guide

Aprion virescens

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Keeping Green Jobfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for juveniles, significantly larger for adults)
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size, predatory nature, and aggressive temperament. Only compatible with very large, species-specific or highly specialized public aquariums with other large, robust predatory fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires an extremely large, robust aquarium with strong filtration and ample swimming space. Live or fresh dead fish and crustaceans are essential for diet. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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