Hardyhead Silverside Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Hardyhead Silverside in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 100 gallons (for a school)
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized marine or brackish fish. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine or brackish aquarium with ample swimming space. Good water quality and strong filtration are essential. They are jumpers, so a secure lid is necessary. Live or frozen small invertebrates are preferred food.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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