Cape Hake Aquarium Care Guide
Merluccius capensis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and specific environmental needs.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with other fish in an aquarium setting due to its predatory nature and size.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, specialized public aquarium facilities with deep-water conditions, specific temperature and pressure controls, and a constant supply of live prey. Not suitable for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 4-12°C (39-54°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- Not applicable for marine fish, salinity is key (34-36 ppt)
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