Atlantic Silverside Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Atlantic Silverside in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other peaceful, similarly sized brackish or marine fish that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid aggressive or much larger tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established brackish or marine aquarium with excellent filtration and stable water parameters. They are schooling fish, so a group of at least 6-10 individuals is recommended. A varied diet of small live or frozen invertebrates is essential. They are sensitive to sudden changes in salinity and temperature.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-24°C (50-75°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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