White Sardinella
NameWhite Sardinella
Scientific NameSardinella albella
Common NamesWhite Sardinella, White Sardine, Short-bodied Sardinella
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, East Africa, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Southeast Asia, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large schooling marine fish, Peaceful pelagic species, Large, non-aggressive reef-safe fish
Description
The White Sardinella is a small, schooling marine fish found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. It has a silvery body and a relatively short, compressed form. Primarily a filter feeder, it consumes plankton from the water column.
