Species Care
SILVER PERCH
Bidyanus bidyanus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 40 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful with similar type fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Murray-Darling River system
Reproduction: Will not breed in aquaria.
Feeding: Carnivore, readily accepts most foods.
Additional Comments: Very popular for stocking as a food fish in farm dams. Also an easily kept fish in unheated tanks or large garden ponds.
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