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Red-eye round herring Aquarium Care Guide

Etrumeus teres

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Keeping Red-eye round herring 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 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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