Bombay Duck Aquarium Care Guide
Harpadon nehereus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to its size, predatory nature, and specific environmental requirements.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with most other fish due to its predatory nature. Best kept in species-specific exhibits if at all.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large, specialized marine aquarium with strong filtration and a constant supply of live or fresh dead fish prey. Not typically kept in captivity.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-28°C (68-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- 1.020-1.025 SG
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