European Smelt Osmerus eperlanus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Osmerus eperlanus
Origin region
Northern Europe
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
6.0–16.0
pH
7.20–8.20
GH (dGH)
6.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
4.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00
Habitat & environment
Northern Europe
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Anadromous in nature; challenging indoors.
Notes
Coolwater, slightly brackish-tolerant; needs high oxygen.