Macquaria novemaculeata
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| Australian Bass | |
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| Australian Bass | |
| Species | Macquaria novemaculeata |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 23.622 in
50-60 cm (19.7-23.6") |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 288.706 K 15.556 °C 519.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
12-20 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Australian Bass
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- Omnivore,strong hunting instincts for insects both in and above the water including cicadas and dragon flies
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice daily when water temperatures are warm (>20°C (68°F) ), less often in cooler weather as the fish's activity levels reduce significantly in winter.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Native to cool fresh water rivers of south east Australia.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Macquaria novemaculeata
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Australian Bass |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Percichthyidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 23.622 in (60 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 20 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 288.706 K (15.556 °C, 60 °F, 519.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Macquaria novemaculeata |


