European river shad Aquarium Care Guide
Alosa fallax
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical aquaria due to its migratory nature and size.
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community aquariums. Best kept in specialized research or public aquaria mimicking natural riverine and estuarine conditions.
- Special requirements: Requires large, specialized facilities with strong currents and ample swimming space to simulate migratory conditions. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-22°C (50-72°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- Moderate to hard (10-20 dGH)
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