Australian Bass (Macquaria novemaculeata)
AA1521
Description
Australian Bass (Macquaria novemaculeata)
Tank Size: A tank of at least 378.5 liters (100 gallons) is recommended for a single Australian Bass. They require ample swimming space due to their active nature.
Temperature: Maintain water temperature between 18-25°C (64-77°F).
Diet: Australian Bass are carnivorous and feed on a variety of live prey, including fish, crustaceans, and insects. In captivity, they can be fed a diet of live or frozen fish, shrimp, and other meaty foods.
Tank Conditions: Water pH should be around 6.5-7.5, with moderate hardness. Provide a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots and structure for them to explore.
Color: Australian Bass have a silver to olive-green body coloration with dark blotches or stripes along their sides. They have a streamlined body and powerful jaws for capturing prey.
Aggression: Australian Bass can be territorial, especially towards conspecifics or similar-sized fish. They may also exhibit aggressive behavior during breeding.
Max Size: Fully grown, Australian Bass can reach lengths of up to 60-70 centimeters.
Lifespan: With proper care, Australian Bass can live up to 10-15 years in captivity.
Additional Information: Australian Bass are native to freshwater rivers and streams in Australia and require a large tank with ample swimming space. They are popular sportfish known for their strong fighting ability. Provide them with a varied diet and regular water changes to maintain their health.
Delivery
DELIVERY & GUARANTEES
Complimentary Delivery for Orders Exceeding $150
Indeed, we offer complimentary delivery for purchases exceeding $150. However, it is important to note that this does not apply to heavy or large bulky items, or any livestock. For products that are not deemed bulky or heavy, you will see a notice stating "This item qualifies for FREE SHIPPING." Remember, even if an individual item is eligible for free shipping, your total order must exceed $150 to benefit from this offer. The choice of courier service for complimentary shipping is at the discretion of The Nick's Aquarium.
To minimize prices, we offer fixed $12.50 shipping costs for dry goods under $150 only around Australia.
large items, or orders over 10kg (e.g., dry rock, dry food, large reef salts, and tanks) will be quoted and emailed to you
Dispatch times are generally 24-48 hours after an order is processed and packed (special order items may take up to 7 days to be dispatched from the store or warehouse). The freight company cannot deliver to Australia Post-owned buildings - post offices, PO boxes, locked bags, parcel lockers, or parcel collect locations.
Livestock sent with road freight are only shipped on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to ensure they are delivered before the weekend. Air freight orders are sent on Thursday nights only for pick-up on Friday mornings unless other arrangements have been made. (Note: Livestock cannot be sent with Australia Post.)
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- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn’t do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can’t be easily fixed.
Alternatively, you can choose to keep the item and we will Compensate you for any drop in value. If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it is not repaired in a reasonable time You can choose a refund or replacement.
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