Alewife
NameAlewife
Scientific NameAlosa pseudoharengus
Common NamesAlewife, Gaspereau, Sawbelly
FamilyClupeidae
OriginNorth America, Atlantic Ocean, Great Lakes
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)40-70
pH Range6.5-8.0
Description
The Alewife is an anadromous herring species native to the Atlantic coast of North America. They are schooling fish that migrate from saltwater to freshwater rivers and lakes to spawn. While important ecologically and commercially, they are not typically kept as aquarium fish due to their size and migratory needs.
