Ladyfish Aquarium Care Guide
Elops machnata
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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 size, activity level, and predatory nature. Best kept in very large public aquariums with similarly sized, robust species.
- Special requirements: Requires an extremely large tank with strong filtration and ample swimming space. Highly active and prone to jumping, so a secure lid is essential. Diet should consist of a variety of live and frozen whole fish and crustaceans.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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