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Brook Silverside Aquarium Care Guide

Labidesthes sicculus

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Keeping Brook Silverside in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: intermediate
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in schools of 6 or more with other peaceful, similarly sized fish. Avoid aggressive or very large tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated tank with open swimming areas and some surface vegetation. Sensitive to poor water quality. Prefers live or frozen small invertebrates.

Water parameters

Temperature
68-78°F (20-26°C)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-15 dGH

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