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White Bass Aquarium Care Guide

Morone chrysops

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Keeping White Bass in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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