Jungle Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Jungle Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid small or docile tank mates as they may be preyed upon.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with strong filtration and good aeration. Provide plenty of hiding spots using rocks, driftwood, and robust plants. A varied diet of high-quality protein foods is essential. Due to its euryhaline nature, some aquarists may opt for slightly brackish conditions, though it thrives in pure freshwater if parameters are stable.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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