Hilsa Shad Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Hilsa Shad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to its large size, migratory nature, and specific environmental requirements. Requires specialized public aquarium setups.
• Compatibility: Not applicable for typical aquarium settings. In specialized large exhibits, compatible with other large, peaceful, pelagic species that tolerate similar water parameters.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized tanks mimicking estuarine and riverine environments with strong currents and ample swimming space. Sensitive to water quality and stress. Not a species for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-28°C (68-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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