European Seabass Aquarium Care Guide
Dicentrarchus labrax
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adult specimens)
- Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust marine fish that can tolerate similar water conditions and are not easily intimidated. Not suitable for typical community aquariums.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with excellent filtration and strong water movement. A varied diet of fresh or frozen seafood is essential. Can be sensitive to poor water quality. Not typically recommended for home aquarists due to size and specific needs.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-24°C (50-75°F)
- pH level
- 7.5-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dKH
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