Black Carp Aquarium Care Guide
Mylopharyngodon piceus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquariums due to its large size and specialized diet. Requires very large, specialized facilities.
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large fish, but its size and feeding habits make it unsuitable for most mixed-species aquariums.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered environment with a constant supply of mollusks. Not recommended for typical aquarium hobbyists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-28°C (64-82°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-8.0
- Hardness
- 5-20 dGH
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