Japanese Char Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Japanese Char in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (for adult specimens, larger for multiple individuals)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, cold-water fish that can tolerate similar conditions and are not small enough to be considered prey. Avoid small, docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires highly oxygenated, pristine cold water with strong filtration and significant water flow. A chiller is often necessary to maintain optimal temperatures. Provide ample hiding spots with rocks and driftwood, and a substrate of fine gravel or sand. They are sensitive to poor water quality and elevated temperatures.

Water parameters

Temperature

45-60°F (7-15°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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