Malabar Trevally Aquarium Care Guide
Carangoides malabaricus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and predatory nature. Can be kept with other large, robust fish in very large public aquariums.
- Special requirements: Requires an extremely large tank with strong filtration and ample swimming space. A diet of fresh, high-quality marine fish and crustaceans is essential. Not recommended for the average aquarist.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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