Ladyfish Aquarium Care Guide
Elops saurus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, activity level, and specialized care requirements. Requires very large, specialized public aquarium exhibits.
- Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust fish of similar size and temperament in extremely large, specialized systems. Highly predatory towards smaller fish.
- Special requirements: Requires immense tank space, strong filtration, high oxygenation, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead fish/shrimp. Extremely sensitive to water quality fluctuations and stress. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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