Blue cod Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blue cod in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (approximately 1890 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally not suitable for typical home aquaria due to size, temperature requirements, and predatory nature. Can be kept in very large, species-specific cold-water exhibits or with other robust, similarly sized cold-water species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered cold-water system with significant rockwork for shelter and territorial establishment. Excellent water quality and stable low temperatures are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

10-12 dKH

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