African Pompano Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Pompano in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in very large, species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, fast-swimming fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires immense swimming space, high water quality, strong filtration, and a diet of high-quality meaty foods. Very challenging to keep in captivity due to size and activity level.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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