West Indian Ocean Coelacanth Aquarium Care Guide
Latimeria chalumnae
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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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