Longnose Anchovy
NameLongnose Anchovy
Scientific NameAnchoa nasuta
Common NamesLongnose Anchovy
FamilyEngraulidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Baja California, Peru
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall, peaceful, non-predatory invertebrates, Other small, peaceful, non-predatory schooling fish (in very large, specialized setups)
Description
The Longnose Anchovy is a small, silvery, schooling marine fish characterized by its elongated snout and slender body. Primarily planktivorous, it plays a crucial role as a forage fish in its natural habitat. Due to their specific needs for large schooling groups and specialized feeding, they are rarely kept in typical home aquariums.
