Species Care
JADE PERCH
Scortum barcoo
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 35 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful with similar type fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Central Australia
Reproduction: Will not breed in aquaria.
Feeding: Carnivore, readily accepts most foods.
Additional Comments: Extensively grown as an aquaculture species, also hardy and easily kept as an aquarium fish. Spotting on sides can vary with each specimen, some fish developing no spots. Also known as Barcoo Grunter..
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