Atlantic Silverside
NameAtlantic Silverside
Scientific NameMenidia menidia
Common NamesAtlantic Silverside, Spearing, Shiner
FamilyAtherinopsidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, North America, Nova Scotia to Florida
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther Silversides, Brackish Killifish, Gobies (brackish types), Mummichogs, Sheepshead Minnows
Description
The Atlantic Silverside is a slender, schooling fish native to the coastal and estuarine waters of the Western Atlantic. It features a silvery body with a distinct lateral stripe and is an important forage fish in its natural habitat. These active swimmers thrive in brackish to marine conditions and require a spacious aquarium to accommodate their schooling behavior.
