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Almaco Jack Aquarium Care Guide

Seriola rivoliana

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Keeping Almaco Jack in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size and predatory nature. Can be kept in very large public aquariums with other large, robust fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires immense space, powerful filtration, and a constant supply of large live or frozen prey. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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