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Greater argentine Aquarium Care Guide

Argentina silus

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Keeping Greater argentine in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to deep-water requirements and size.
  • Compatibility: Not applicable for aquaria.
  • Special requirements: Requires deep-sea conditions, high pressure, and specific temperature/light regimes, making it unsuitable for typical aquarium environments.

Water parameters

Temperature
4-8°C (39-46°F)
pH level
7.8-8.2
Hardness
High (marine)

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