Orange River Labeo Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orange River Labeo in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 750 liters (200 gallons)
• Compatibility: Best kept in large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, and similarly tempered fish. Can be territorial, especially towards conspecifics.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and good aeration. Substrate should be fine sand or smooth gravel to protect its barbels. Provide plenty of hiding places with rocks and driftwood. Excellent water quality is paramount. Not typically a common aquarium fish due to its size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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