Redtail scad Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Redtail scad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to size and schooling behavior; requires very large public aquarium exhibits.
• Compatibility: Compatible with other large, fast-swimming pelagic species in very large, specialized exhibits. Not suitable for mixed reef or community tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, open-ocean-like environments with strong currents and ample swimming space. Schooling behavior necessitates multiple individuals. Diet must consist of high-quality, varied marine proteins.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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