White Bass Aquarium Care Guide
Morone chrysops
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (for a small group)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, and similarly aggressive fish that can withstand their predatory nature.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and excellent water quality. They are active swimmers and need ample open space. Live or frozen feeder fish, shrimp, and high-quality pellets should form their diet. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 65-75°F (18-24°C)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- 10-20 dGH
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