European Minnow Phoxinus phoxinus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Phoxinus phoxinus
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
9.00
Minimum tank (L)
90
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
5.0–20.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Europe
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer.
Notes
Cool, well-oxygenated water; active shoaler.