Barramundi
$5.00
Size: Approx. 3″
Minimum Tank Size: 500 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Water Conditions: 68-82° F, pH 6.5-7.2
Max. Size: 1.8m
Color Form: Silverish Black
Diet: Juveniles eat small fish, aquatic insects and small crustaceans, such as prawns. Adults eat mainly fish
Compatibility: Best kept in a species tank, or in a large tank with larger fish.
Origin: Asian
Family: Lates Perches
Lifespan: 5-20 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced
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