Goliath Tiger Fish Care Guide
Hydrocynus goliath
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Bioload Score
120000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 150.0 cm / 59.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 3000L (793 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Congo River Basin
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; hunts large fish and even birds.
Community Compatibility
Should only be kept with very large and aggressive tank mates.
Good to Know
Goliath Tiger Fish are renowned for their fearsome appearance and remarkable hunting skills.
Gender Differences
Males can be slightly more colorful.
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