Gangetic Anchovy Aquarium Care Guide
Setipinna phasa
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquaria due to size and schooling needs.
- Compatibility: Not typically kept in aquaria. If attempted in very large, specialized setups, would require schooling with conspecifics and peaceful, similarly sized fish.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, specialized tanks with strong filtration to handle its schooling behavior and filter-feeding lifestyle. Not recommended for hobbyists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 24-28°C
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- 10-20 dGH
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