Sandy Sprat Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Sandy Sprat in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in large schools with other peaceful, similarly sized pelagic species. Avoid aggressive or predatory tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample open swimming space. Excellent water quality and strong filtration are essential due to their schooling nature and high metabolic rate. A constant supply of live or frozen planktonic foods is crucial for their survival in captivity. Not commonly kept in home aquaria due to specialized needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-26°C (68-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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