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Smallmouth Largemouth Yellowfish Aquarium Care Guide

Labeobarbus aeneus

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Keeping Smallmouth Largemouth Yellowfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, and similarly sized native fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specific environmental needs.
  • Special requirements: Requires extremely large tanks or ponds with strong filtration and significant water flow. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel with large rocks and driftwood for cover. Excellent water quality is paramount. Not typically kept in aquariums due to their size and wild nature.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
7.0-8.0
Hardness
10-20 dGH

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