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Gangetic Scabbardfish Aquarium Care Guide

Eupleurogrammus muticus

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Keeping Gangetic Scabbardfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, specialized needs, and predatory nature.
  • Compatibility: Not compatible with other fish in an aquarium setting due to its predatory nature and size.
  • Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized public aquarium exhibits with strong filtration and a constant supply of live or fresh dead fish prey. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
Not applicable (marine species)

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