Lates calcarifer
| Common Names: | Barramundi Giant Perch Sea Bass |
| Synonyms: | Holocentrus calcarifer |
| Family: | Centropomidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Australia; Northern Australia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Estuary; Estuary |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Predatory. Will eat any fish that will fit into it's mouth. Will fight for territory if other territorial fish are present. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with live fish and worms. Small Barramundi will take cichlid pellets but must have a high protein diet. An extremely large tank is requred. Large logs or caves are recommended. As the Barramundi grows more salt should be added to the tank until a brackish solution is achieved. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 200cm (78.7") Female: 200cm (78.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Most aquarium sized specimens are males. All Barramundi are born males and some change sex to females after reaching 100cm. |
| Breeding: | Impossible in a home aquarium due to size and salinity restictions. The Barramundi moves from salt water to freshwater to breed. |
| Variants: | The platinum and a golden variant can be found. |
| Comments: | An awe-inspiring predator, this fish will grow to over 100kg and more than 1.8 metres long. This is not a fish for beginners. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | riri1 |
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