Trout-perch Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Trout-perch in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other small, peaceful, cold-water fish that do not outcompete them for food. Avoid aggressive or large tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated tank with good filtration and cool water. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel, with plenty of hiding places such as rocks, driftwood, and dense vegetation. Dim lighting is preferred due to their nocturnal nature. Sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-20°C (50-68°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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