Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat:
Asia and Oceania: Northern Australia and
central-southern New Guinea.
Min Tank Size:
120 gallon for young, public aquarium for adults.
Diet:
Carnivore.
Behavior:
Aggressive predator.
Water:
pH 6.0 - 5.5, temperature range, 75° to 86° f (24
to 30°C), Soft to medium, or dH to 8°
Care:
Easy.
Communities:
Carefully selected tankmates that will not fit in
its mouth.
