Rainbow Shiner Notropis chrosomus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Notropis chrosomus
Origin region
USA
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
8.00
Minimum tank (L)
110
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
15.0–24.0
pH
6.80–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
USA
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer over gravel.
Notes
Spectacular colours in cool, oxygen-rich water.