Indian Anchovy Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Indian Anchovy in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in large schools with other peaceful, small pelagic species. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to schooling needs and specialized feeding.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, mature aquarium with strong filtration and ample open swimming space. Live planktonic food sources are essential, making long-term captive care extremely challenging. High oxygen levels are also critical.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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