Atlantic Salmon Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Atlantic Salmon in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and migratory needs; requires specialized large-scale facilities.
• Compatibility: Not typically kept with other species in an aquarium setting due to specialized needs and potential for predation on smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires large, highly oxygenated, cold-water systems with strong currents to simulate natural river and ocean environments. Not a suitable species for hobbyist aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

Freshwater: 4-18°C (39-64°F); Saltwater: 0-20°C (32-68°F)

pH level

Freshwater: 6.0-7.5; Saltwater: 7.8-8.4

Hardness

Freshwater: Soft to moderately hard; Saltwater: High

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