Silver Croaker Aquarium Care Guide
Pennahia argentata
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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 large, robust tankmates that can tolerate its size and potential territoriality.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with excellent filtration and stable water parameters. A soft substrate is preferred as they are bottom dwellers. Not suitable for typical hobbyist aquariums.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-26°C (72-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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