Japanese anchovy Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Japanese anchovy in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria
• Compatibility: Not typically kept in aquaria; if so, only with other small, peaceful pelagic species in very large, specialized setups.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized pelagic tanks with strong filtration and constant water quality, mimicking open ocean conditions. High schooling instinct necessitates large groups. Not recommended for hobbyists.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-25°C (50-77°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

Not applicable (marine species)

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