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Blue Whiting Aquarium Care Guide

Micromesistius poutassou

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Keeping Blue Whiting in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to its pelagic nature and size.
  • Compatibility: Not applicable for home aquaria.
  • Special requirements: Requires vast open water, deep-sea conditions, and specific schooling dynamics, making it unsuitable for captivity.

Water parameters

Temperature
4-10°C (39-50°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
Not applicable for marine fish, salinity is key (34-36 ppt)

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