Black Trevally Aquarium Care Guide
Carangoides gymnostethus
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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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