Ilish
NameIlish
Scientific NameTenualosa ilisha
Common NamesIlish, Hilsa, Hilsa Shad, Palla Fish, Indian Shad
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, South Asia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.0-8.0
Description
The Ilish, also known as Hilsa, is a large, anadromous fish highly valued as a food source in South Asia. It is characterized by its silvery body and deeply forked tail, undertaking extensive migrations between marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. Due to its significant size and complex migratory life cycle, it is not suitable for typical home aquariums.
