Spotted Sardinella
NameSpotted Sardinella
Scientific NameSardinella fimbriata
Common NamesSpotted Sardinella, Fringe-scale Sardinella, Fringescale Sardine
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)7.9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-84
pH Range8.0-8.4
Description
The Spotted Sardinella is a small, silvery, schooling pelagic fish found in tropical marine waters. It is a filter feeder, primarily consuming plankton. This species is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its schooling nature, size, and specialized care requirements, making it suitable only for very large public aquariums.
