Common Name :
Rosy red minnow, fathead minnow
Scientific Name :
Pimephales promelas
Fish-size:
They grow around 7 cm in length.
Water Chemistry:
Type: Fresh Water
Ph : 6 – 7.5
Temperature: Cold water preferable.
Food :
They eat algae, small insects and all
kinds of fish food and live fish foods
Temperament
Peaceful
Special Care:
Pond setup is preferable with good
filtration. Hardy fish, so it is suitable for beginner to maintain
and breed the fish.
Sexing
Males exhibit a spongy pad around their
head when ready for breeding.
Breeding :
To trigger the
breeding feed them well with live food and you need to main a long
day time (Photo period of more than 14 hours) and short night time
(dark period). Provide cave setup for the males to establish their
territory and attract females for spawning.
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