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Golden Dorado - (Salminus brasiliensis)
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🐟 Golden Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis)

The Golden Dorado is a powerful and fast predatory freshwater fish native to South America’s river systems. Known for its dazzling golden-yellow coloration and fierce hunting skills, it is highly prized by sport fishermen and advanced aquarists. This species requires large tanks with strong water flow and plenty of swimming space.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Golden Dorado
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Salminus brasiliensis
  • 🧬 Family: Characidae
  • 🌎 Origin: South America — Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay river basins
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 40 inches (100 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Aggressive and territorial predator
  • 🐟 Active, fast swimmer with strong hunting instincts
  • 🛑 Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish
  • 🏃 Requires ample swimming room

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons or more
  • 🌊 Strong water flow and well-oxygenated conditions
  • 🪨 Provide open swimming spaces with some large hiding spots
  • 💨 Heavy filtration to manage bio-load

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Carnivorous — live or frozen fish, shrimp, and other meaty foods

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Golden Dorado
🧬 Scientific Name Salminus brasiliensis
🌍 Origin South America — Paraná, Paraguay, Uruguay basins
📏 Max Size Up to 40 in (100 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Aggressive predator
🛁 Tank Size 300+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous
🐠 Ideal For Experienced predatory fish keepers

📝 Snippet

The Golden Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) is a large, aggressive predator known for its brilliant golden color and speed. It demands spacious aquariums with strong filtration and is best suited for experienced hobbyists.

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