Rosy Red Minnow (Pimephales promelas)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific namePimephales promelas
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asFathead Minnow, Tuffy, Rosy Red
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size3 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 50-78°F, pH 6.5-8.5, GH 8-25 dGH
Appearance
The Rosy Red is an orange/pink leucistic color form of the wild grey fathead minnow. Stocky little minnow often sold as a feeder.
Difficulty and care for the Rosy Red Minnow
Easy
Origin and habitat
North America
Keeper notes
Peaceful; spawning males defend a small cave and develop a head tubercle and fleshy nape but are not aggressive to other species.
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