European Pilchard Aquarium Care Guide
Sardina pilchardus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to schooling behavior and specific environmental needs.
- Compatibility: Not suitable for mixed-species aquaria; requires large, specialized systems for schooling species.
- Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized public aquarium setups with strong filtration, high water quality, and ample space for schooling. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-20°C (50-68°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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