Copper Mahseer Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Copper Mahseer in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adult specimens)
• Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, fast-moving fish that can tolerate similar water conditions. Not suitable for typical community aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large tanks with strong filtration and high oxygenation. Mimic a riverine environment with strong currents, smooth rocks, and driftwood. Sensitive to poor water quality. Juveniles can be kept in smaller tanks but grow rapidly.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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