Bitterling (Chinese) Rhodeus ocellatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Rhodeus ocellatus
Origin region
East Asia/Europe (introduced)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
70
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
16.0–24.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
4.0–14.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
East Asia/Europe (introduced)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Eggs in mussels.
Notes
Common in cool aquaria; mussel spawning.