Megalops cyprinoides

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Oxeye Herring
Oxeye Herring
Species Megalops cyprinoides
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 1,324.894 liters
1,324,894.123 mL

350 US Gallons (1324.9L)

Size 59.055 in

100-150 cm (39.4-59.1")

pH 7.8 - 8.4
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
22 -24 °C (71.6-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Oxeye Herring, Indo-Pacific Tarpon

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Large natives of similar size. Non aggressive will eat smaller fish. middle to upper feeder mainly.

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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Facts about Megalops cyprinoides
Availability Rare
Common name Oxeye Herring
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Megalopidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 59.055 in (150 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 7.8  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Megalops cyprinoides
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