Rosy-Red Minnow Care Guide
Pimephales promelas
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Bioload Score
1080
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 10–25°C (50–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; they eat flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Other small, peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, and guppies.
Good to Know
Rosy-Red Minnows are hardy, active fish that help keep tanks lively and eat leftover food before it fouls the water
Gender Differences
Males are slightly slimmer and more brightly colored; females are rounder, especially when full of eggs.
Stock Rosy-Red Minnow in Your Tank
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