Pacific Hake Aquarium Care Guide
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, schooling behavior, and specific environmental needs.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with other species in an aquarium setting; typically kept in large public aquariums with specialized facilities.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, deep tanks with strong filtration, precise temperature control, and a constant supply of live or fresh marine prey. Not suitable for typical aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 4-10°C (39-50°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.2
- Hardness
- Marine salinity (33-35 ppt)
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