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Indian River Shad Aquarium Care Guide

Clupeidae

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Keeping Indian River Shad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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