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Hydrocynus vittatus

African Tiger Fish, Tiger Fish
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
5–25 ppm
Size
105 cm
Tank
1500 L
Hydrocynus vittatus is a fierce predator known for its rapid bursts of speed and powerful bite. It requires a large, heavily filtered tank due to its size and dynamic nature. Not suitable for community tanks unless with equally robust and large species. Well oxygenated water is ideal given their native fast-moving habitats. They have a silver, shiny body with vivid stripes and are renowned in the angling world for their fighting spirit.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–25 ppm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
105 cm
Tank length
600 cm
Tank volume
1500 L

Distribution

Egypt,South Africa.