European Perch Perca fluviatilis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Perca fluviatilis
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Predatory
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
8.0–18.0
pH
6.80–8.00
GH (dGH)
4.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Europe
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Predatory
Breeding & care
Strings of eggs on plants; not typical in home tanks.
Notes
Striking stripes; species tank only, eats small fish.