Blue Whiting Aquarium Care Guide
Micromesistius poutassou
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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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