Reeves' Shad Aquarium Care Guide
Tenualosa reevesii
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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.
- Compatibility: Not applicable for typical aquarium settings. In its natural environment, it is a schooling fish.
- Special requirements: Requires vast migratory routes between marine and freshwater environments, making it unsuitable for captivity. Specific water quality parameters and large schooling space are essential for its survival.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-28°C (68-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.0
- Hardness
- 10-20 dGH
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