Macquaria novemaculeata

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Australian Bass
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
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
60 -75 °F (15.6-23.9°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods

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
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