Northern Sennet Aquarium Care Guide
Sphyraena borealis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space. Live or fresh dead fish and crustaceans are essential for diet. Can be prone to stress in confined environments. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to size and predatory nature.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-78°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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