Yellow Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Yellow Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, cool-water fish that cannot be eaten. Avoid small fish.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration, highly oxygenated water, and plenty of swimming space. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel with some rocks and driftwood for cover. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-24°C (50-75°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

100-250 ppm (moderate to hard)

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