Indian Sardinella
NameIndian Sardinella
Scientific NameSardinella longiceps
Common NamesIndian Sardinella, Indian Oil Sardine, Oil Sardine
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Indian Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-84
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large schooling pelagic fish (in public aquariums)
Description
The Indian Sardinella is a commercially important pelagic schooling fish found primarily in the Indian Ocean. It possesses a slender, silvery body and feeds mainly on plankton. This species is not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its large size, schooling requirements, and specialized care needs.
