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Silver Pomfret Aquarium Care Guide

Pampus argenteus

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Keeping Silver Pomfret in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: filter_feeder
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, schooling behavior, and specialized feeding requirements. Requires very large public aquarium setups.
  • Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive marine species, but best kept in species-specific schools in public aquaria.
  • Special requirements: Requires very large, open tanks with strong filtration and specific planktonic feeding regimens. Highly sensitive to stress and water quality fluctuations. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
8.0-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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