Allis Shad
NameAllis Shad
Scientific NameAlosa alosa
Common NamesAllis Shad, European Shad, Common Shad
FamilyClupeidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, European rivers
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)28
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range8.0-8.4
Description
The Allis Shad is a large, anadromous fish native to the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, spending most of its adult life in saltwater before migrating to freshwater rivers to spawn. Due to their significant size and migratory habits, they are not suitable for typical home aquariums. They require extremely large, specialized public aquarium setups to thrive.
