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Ladyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Elops machnata

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Keeping Ladyfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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