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Barreleye fish Aquarium Care Guide

Macropinna microstoma

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Keeping Barreleye fish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not applicable (deep-sea species)
  • Compatibility: Not applicable (deep-sea species)
  • Special requirements: Requires extreme deep-sea conditions, making it impossible to keep in a conventional aquarium.

Water parameters

Temperature
Extremely cold (deep-sea conditions)
pH level
Not applicable (deep-sea conditions)
Hardness
Not applicable (deep-sea conditions)

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