Ide Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ide in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (for a small school)
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized coldwater fish. Avoid very small fish that could be seen as prey or overly aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with good filtration and oxygenation. Prefers planted areas for cover and open swimming spaces. Best kept in schools of 5 or more individuals. Golden Orfe are often kept in outdoor ponds due to their size and schooling nature.

Water parameters

Temperature

50-75°F (10-24°C)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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