Albacore Tuna Aquarium Care Guide
Thunnus alalunga
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria; requires oceanic enclosures.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with typical aquarium species due to size, speed, and predatory nature.
- Special requirements: Requires vast, open-ocean environments with strong currents and abundant live prey. Not suitable for captivity outside of specialized research or public aquaria with extremely large, purpose-built facilities.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 15-20°C (59-68°F)
- pH level
- 8.0-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine)
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