Mediterranean horse mackerel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mediterranean horse mackerel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, schooling behavior, and pelagic nature. Requires very large public aquarium exhibits.
• Compatibility: Only compatible with other large, fast-swimming pelagic species in very large public aquaria. Not suitable for mixed reef or community tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires immense swimming space, strong filtration, and a constant supply of live or frozen prey. Highly sensitive to stress and water quality fluctuations. Schooling behavior is crucial for their well-being.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-24°C (50-75°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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