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Blotched croaker Aquarium Care Guide

Nibea maculata

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Keeping Blotched croaker in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust fish that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature. Avoid keeping with smaller, timid species.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and a sandy or soft substrate for burrowing. Good filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet and potential waste production. May be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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