Red-eye round herring Aquarium Care Guide
Etrumeus teres
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to schooling behavior and pelagic nature.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with typical aquarium setups. Requires specialized public aquarium facilities.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, open tanks with strong filtration and specific water flow to simulate pelagic environment. Highly sensitive to stress and handling.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 15-25°C (59-77°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- Not applicable for marine species (salinity 30-35 ppt)
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