European Perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping European Perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust fish that cannot be eaten. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots (rocks, driftwood, dense vegetation). Good filtration is essential due to their predatory nature and waste production. Can be sensitive to poor water quality. Juveniles can be kept in smaller groups, but adults often become solitary and territorial.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-22°C (50-72°F)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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