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Golden Trevally Aquarium Care Guide

Gnathanodon speciosus

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Keeping Golden Trevally in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for juveniles, significantly larger for adults)
  • Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, robust fish. Not suitable for reef tanks due to predatory nature. Juveniles may be preyed upon by very large, aggressive tankmates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and excellent water quality. Needs ample swimming space. Juveniles may exhibit schooling behavior and benefit from being kept in groups. Adults are solitary or found in small groups. Diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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