Macquarie Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Macquarie Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-only tank or with other large, robust native Australian fish that can tolerate similar water conditions and are not small enough to be considered prey. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered aquarium with strong water flow mimicking its natural riverine habitat. Provide plenty of hiding places using rocks, large driftwood, and robust aquatic plants. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Excellent water quality is paramount, with regular large water changes. Due to its conservation status and specific needs, it is rarely kept in private aquaria and typically only in public aquariums or for research purposes under strict permits.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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