Gold Tench Care Guide
Tinca tinca
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Bioload Score
36000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 70.0 cm / 27.6"
- Temperature
- 10–24°C (50–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 1000L (264 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a diet of invertebrates, plant matter, and pellets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for large ponds with other cold-water species.
Good to Know
Gold Tench are valued for their hardiness and role in controlling pond algae and parasites.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger than males.
Stock Gold Tench in Your Tank
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