Giant Pangasius Aquarium Care Guide
Pangasius sanitwongsei
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquariums; requires public aquaria or very large, specialized facilities (thousands of gallons).
- Compatibility: Only with other very large, robust fish that can withstand its predatory nature and size. Best kept alone or in species-specific exhibits in public aquariums.
- Special requirements: Requires immense space, powerful filtration, and a diet of large meaty foods. Not recommended for private aquarists due to its ultimate size and predatory behavior. Prone to stress in inadequate environments.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-7.5
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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