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Common Roach Rutilus rutilus

Water: Freshwater

Common Roach photo
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Common Roach photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Rutilus rutilus
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful (shoaling)
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
10.0–20.0
pH
6.50–8.00
GH (dGH)
4.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Europe

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful (shoaling)

Breeding & care

Plant spawner in cool spring conditions.

Notes

Good for biotope displays; can grow large, plan tank size.

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