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Ladyfish Aquarium Care Guide

Elops saurus

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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: 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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