Indian River Shad Aquarium Care Guide
Clupeidae
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to schooling behavior and specialized feeding.
- Compatibility: Best kept in large, species-specific schools. Not suitable for mixed-species aquariums due to specific needs.
- Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized public aquarium setups with strong filtration for filter feeding and ample swimming space for schooling. Very sensitive to water quality and stress.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- 10-20 dGH
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