Species Care
AUSTRALIAN BASS
Macquaria novemaculeata
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 60 cm
- Temperament: Keep with similar types, will eat small fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 12-24 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.0 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Eastern Australia
Reproduction: Will not breed in aquaria, a catadromous species - adults migrate to estuaries to spawn.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: A popular angling fish, also easily kept as an aquarium fish. An interesting native for those who like larger species.
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