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Pacific Hake Aquarium Care Guide

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Keeping Pacific 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, 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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