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Meagre Aquarium Care Guide

Argyrosomus regius

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Keeping Meagre in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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 or specialized research facilities.
  • Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust fish of similar size and temperament in extremely large, specialized systems. Best kept in species-specific exhibits.
  • Special requirements: Requires immense tank volume, powerful filtration, strong water movement, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead prey. Not a species for the average aquarist.

Water parameters

Temperature
14-22°C (57-72°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
High (marine salinity)

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