Eurasian Minnow Care Guide
Phoxinus phoxinus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 10–20°C (50–68°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 10 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Eurasia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; feeds on insects, larvae, and plant detritus.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept in cold water systems with other temperate species.
Good to Know
The Eurasian Minnow is crucial for ecological studies and often used as a model organism in scientific research.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is minimal but males may display brighter colors during spawning.
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