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New Zealand Hake Aquarium Care Guide

Merluccius australis

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Keeping New Zealand Hake in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and deep-water requirements.
  • Compatibility: Not applicable
  • Special requirements: Requires deep-sea conditions, high pressure, and specific temperature ranges not replicable in aquaria.

Water parameters

Temperature
Not applicable
pH level
Not applicable
Hardness
Not applicable

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