Ballyhoo Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ballyhoo in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, fast-swimming pelagic species of similar size. Not suitable for reef tanks due to their need for open swimming space and potential to stress corals with erratic movements.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, long tank with ample open swimming space. Excellent water quality and strong filtration are essential. They are prone to jumping, so a secure lid is mandatory. Live food or high-quality frozen marine foods are necessary to meet their dietary needs. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to their size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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