Blue Runner Aquarium Care Guide
Carangoides crysos
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, schooling nature, and predatory habits. Best kept in very large public aquariums with other large, robust fish.
- Special requirements: Requires immense swimming space, strong filtration, and a constant supply of live or fresh frozen meaty foods. Prone to stress in confined spaces. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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