Rainbow Smelt Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Rainbow Smelt in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other cold-water, non-aggressive fish of similar size. Avoid housing with aggressive or much larger species.
• Special requirements: Requires very cold, highly oxygenated water with strong filtration and significant water movement. Sensitive to poor water quality and elevated temperatures. Not generally recommended for home aquaria due to specific environmental needs and schooling behavior requiring large tanks.

Water parameters

Temperature

40-55°F (4-13°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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