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Korean Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Coreoperca herzi

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Keeping Korean Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult
  • Compatibility: Best kept as a solitary specimen or with very robust, similarly sized, and aggressive fish in a very large aquarium. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or peaceful fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with strong water flow and plenty of hiding places created by rocks, caves, and driftwood. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-15 dGH

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