Zander Aquarium Care Guide
Sander lucioperca
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and predatory nature. Requires very large, specialized public aquarium setups.
- Compatibility: Highly predatory; only compatible with very large, robust fish that cannot be swallowed, or kept singly. Not recommended for community tanks.
- Special requirements: Requires extremely large tanks with ample swimming space, excellent filtration, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead fish as food. Sensitive to poor water quality and stress.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-22°C (50-72°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-8.0
- Hardness
- 5-20 dGH
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