Yellow-tail Sardinella
NameYellow-tail Sardinella
Scientific NameSardinella gibbosa
Common NamesYellow-tail Sardinella, Yellowtail Sardine, Goldstripe Sardinella
FamilyClupeidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
Yellow-tail Sardinella are schooling pelagic fish found in tropical marine waters. They are not typically kept in home aquariums due to their large size, schooling requirements, and need for vast open swimming space. These fish are primarily planktivores, feeding on both zooplankton and phytoplankton.
