Ganges River Shad Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ganges River Shad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to schooling behavior and specific environmental needs.
• Compatibility: Not typically kept in aquaria. If attempted in very large, specialized setups, compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized freshwater or brackish species that tolerate similar water parameters.
• Special requirements: Requires very large tanks or ponds to accommodate schooling behavior. Needs excellent filtration for clear water and a diet of fine particulate matter (e.g., phytoplankton, zooplankton). Sensitive to water quality fluctuations. Not recommended for hobbyists.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

Moderate to hard (10-20 dGH)

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