Largemouth Labeo Aquarium Care Guide
Labeo macrostomus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: herbivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
- Compatibility: Best kept in large aquariums with other robust, similarly sized cyprinids or cichlids that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid keeping with small, timid fish.
- Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with strong filtration and good aeration. Provide plenty of hiding spots using driftwood and rocks, and a substrate suitable for foraging. Live plants may be uprooted due to its feeding habits.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-79°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 6.5-7.5
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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