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West Indian Ocean Coelacanth Aquarium Care Guide

Latimeria chalumnae

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Keeping West Indian Ocean Coelacanth in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not applicable (not kept in aquariums)
  • Compatibility: Not applicable (not kept in aquariums)
  • Special requirements: Not applicable (not kept in aquariums); requires deep, cold, stable marine environments with specific cave structures.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-22°C (64-72°F)
pH level
7.8-8.2
Hardness
High (marine)

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