Estuary Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Estuary Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500L
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust native fish. Avoid small or delicate tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration, stable water parameters, and plenty of hiding spots (e.g., driftwood, rocks). Can be sensitive to sudden changes in water quality. Juveniles can be kept in freshwater, but adults may benefit from brackish conditions for optimal health and breeding readiness.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-26°C

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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