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Coregonus albula

Vendace, European Whitefish, Hill's Pike
Temperature
4–20°C
pH
6–8.5
dGH
6–22 ppm
Size
15 cm
Tank
300 L
Coregonus albula is a schooling fish known for its slender body and silvery appearance. It has ecological importance as both a prey species for larger predators and as a harvested species for commercial fishing due to its mild taste. It may require specific water conditions related to oxygenation and cleanliness, so it is usually kept in large, well-managed aquatic systems rather than regular home aquariums.

Water parameters

Hardness
6–22 ppm
Temperature
4–20°C
pH
6–8.5

Tank & size

Fish size
15 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
300 L

Distribution

Coregonus albula is found across Northern and Central Europe, particularly in regions like Scandinavia, Finland, Poland, and parts of Russia. It inhabits cold water lakes and slow-moving rivers.