Greater Amberjack Aquarium Care Guide
Seriola dumerili
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size, predatory nature, and high activity levels. Only compatible with very large, specialized public aquariums with other large, robust fish.
- Special requirements: Requires immense tank volume, powerful filtration, strong water flow, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead fish and squid. Prone to stress in confined spaces.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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