Inland Silverside
NameInland Silverside
Scientific NameMenidia beryllina
Common NamesInland Silverside, Freshwater Silverside
FamilyAtherinopsidae
OriginNorth America, Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Mississippi River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesGuppies, Mollies, Platies, Small Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, Dwarf Gouramis
Description
The Inland Silverside is a small, slender, schooling fish characterized by a prominent silver stripe running along its flanks. Native to North American fresh and brackish waters, they are active swimmers that thrive in clean, well-oxygenated environments. They are generally peaceful and make good additions to community tanks with other similarly sized, docile species.
