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Salmo salar

Atlantic Salmon
Temperature
8–15°C
pH
6–8
dGH
6–17 ppm
Size
150 cm
Tank
2000 L
Salmo salar is an anadromous fish, spending a significant portion of its life in saltwater and returning to freshwater to spawn. Its lifecycle includes stages in both fresh and marine waters, which should be considered when breeding or studying this species.

Water parameters

Hardness
6–17 ppm
Temperature
8–15°C
pH
6–8

Tank & size

Fish size
150 cm
Tank length
250 cm
Tank volume
2000 L

Distribution

Native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and its surrounding regions, including Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, the UK, and New England in the United States.