Greater argentine Aquarium Care Guide
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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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