Golden Orfe Care Guide
Leuciscus idus
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Bioload Score
24000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 60.0 cm / 23.6"
- Temperature
- 10–24°C (50–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- 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; enjoys a varied diet of pellets, vegetables, and live foods.
Community Compatibility
Best suited for large ponds with species of similar size and temperament.
Good to Know
Golden Orfes are popular for their speed, bright coloration, and surface-feeding behavior.
Gender Differences
Females are larger and fuller bodied than males.
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