Snakehead Murrel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Snakehead Murrel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept as a solitary specimen. Can be housed with other large, robust, and equally aggressive fish in extremely large aquariums, but this is generally not recommended due to its predatory nature.
• Special requirements: Requires a tightly fitting lid as they are excellent jumpers. Ample hiding spots (caves, driftwood) and a substrate of sand or fine gravel are beneficial. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their large size and carnivorous diet. Regular large water changes are necessary.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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