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Silver Croaker Aquarium Care Guide

Otolithes argenteus

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Keeping Silver Croaker in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specialized needs. If attempted, only with very large, robust tank mates of similar size and temperament.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered marine aquarium with ample swimming space. Diet must consist of high-quality, varied marine proteins. Not suitable for beginners.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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