Fishby LogoFishby

Round Whitefish Aquarium Care Guide

Prosopium cylindraceum

Got a photo? Identify fish instantly with the Fishby app.

Open the app

Keeping Round Whitefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, specific habitat requirements, and cold-water needs. Requires very large, specialized public aquarium setups.
  • Compatibility: Not applicable for typical aquarium settings. In specialized public aquaria, they would be housed with other large, cold-water, peaceful fish species.
  • Special requirements: Requires extremely cold, highly oxygenated, pristine water with strong filtration and significant water volume. Mimicking natural riverine or deep lake environments is crucial. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
2-12°C (36-54°F)
pH level
7.0-8.0
Hardness
Moderate to hard (100-250 ppm)

Explore Round Whitefish

Identify fish anywhere

Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo identification, full species details, and more.

Open in app