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Pollack Aquarium Care Guide

Pollachius pollachius

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Keeping Pollack in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size, predatory nature, and specific environmental requirements. May be kept in very large public aquariums with other large, robust marine species.
  • Special requirements: Requires extremely large, well-filtered, and chilled marine aquariums with strong water flow. Mimicking natural rocky reef and open water environments is crucial. Diet must consist of fresh, whole fish and crustaceans.

Water parameters

Temperature
8-15°C (46-59°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
High (marine salinity)

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