Indian Scad Aquarium Care Guide
Decapterus russelli
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: semi-aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and schooling behavior.
- Compatibility: Not suitable for mixed reef or community tanks. Best kept in very large, species-specific public aquaria.
- Special requirements: Requires immense swimming space, strong filtration, and a constant supply of live or frozen planktonic foods. Highly sensitive to water quality fluctuations.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C (75-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- 8-12 dKH
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