Dusky Kob Aquarium Care Guide
Argyrosomus japonicus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and predatory nature. Requires very large public aquaria.
- Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust fish of similar size in extremely large, specialized exhibits. Highly predatory towards smaller fish.
- Special requirements: Requires immense tank volume, powerful filtration, and a diet of large live or frozen fish and crustaceans. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (64-75°F)
- pH level
- 8.0-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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