Caspian Shemaya Aquarium Care Guide
Alburnus chalcoides
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to size, migratory habits, and specific environmental needs.
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish, but its specific needs make it unsuitable for community tanks.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, specialized aquaria or ponds mimicking its natural migratory environment, including areas with flowing water and brackish conditions. Not typically kept in captivity.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-22°C (50-72°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- Medium to hard (10-20 dGH)
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