Species Care
GOLDEN PERCH
Macquaria ambigua
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 76 cm
- Temperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow!
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 10-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Murray-Darling River system and Central Australia
Reproduction: Will not breed in aquaria.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Popular angling species, also suitable as a large display fish. Also known as Callop and Yellowbelly. Also used for stocking farm dams.
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