Species Care
TARPON - OX EYE HERRING
Megalops cyprinoides
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 130 cm
- Temperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow!
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 8.2
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: North and North-eastern Australia
Reproduction: Will not breed in aquaria.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish.
Additional Comments: Fast moving species, prefers plenty of open swimming space.
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