Bay Anchovy Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bay Anchovy in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with very small, peaceful, non-predatory fish. They are easily stressed by larger or aggressive tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large, well-established brackish or marine aquarium with excellent filtration and strong water flow to simulate natural estuarine conditions. They are obligate schooling fish and must be kept in large groups (50+ individuals) to thrive. Live planktonic food is essential for their diet, making them challenging to maintain long-term in captivity.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-28°C (59-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.4

Hardness

10-25 dKH

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