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Black Trevally Aquarium Care Guide

Carangoides gymnostethus

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Keeping Black Trevally in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to large size and predatory nature.
  • Compatibility: Not compatible with most other fish due to its predatory nature. May be kept in very large public aquariums with other large, robust species.
  • Special requirements: Requires immense space, powerful filtration, and a constant supply of large live or frozen prey. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
Not applicable for marine fish (salinity 1.023-1.026 sg)

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