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Mooneye Aquarium Care Guide

Hiodon tergisus

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Keeping Mooneye in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, activity level, and specific environmental needs. Best kept in large public aquariums with similar-sized, robust fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires very large, well-filtered tanks with strong current and ample swimming space. Sensitive to poor water quality. Live or frozen foods are essential. Not commonly kept in captivity.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-22°C (50-72°F)
pH level
7.0-8.0
Hardness
100-250 ppm

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