Haddock Aquarium Care Guide
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and specific environmental needs. Requires very large, specialized public aquarium setups.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with typical aquarium species. Requires a large, cold-water marine environment with other large, cold-water fish.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, cold-water marine systems with strong filtration, high oxygenation, and specific dietary needs. Not a species for the home aquarist.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 2-10°C (36-50°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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