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Western Australian Sea Garfish Aquarium Care Guide

Hyporhamphus melanochir

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Keeping Western Australian Sea Garfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other peaceful, fast-moving pelagic species of similar size. Avoid aggressive or slow-moving tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, long tank with ample swimming space and a tight-fitting lid due to their jumping ability. Live or frozen small invertebrates and fish are essential for their diet. Excellent water quality and strong filtration are paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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