European minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus
Neptune’s rating:
59- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessDelicate
- Length4.0 - 10.0 cm
- Liters per Fish10 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityPopular
- RarityRare
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature15.0 - 25.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about European minnow
The European minnow is a small freshwater fish native to Europe, featuring a predominantly green-brown coloration with a silvery belly, making it well-camouflaged in its natural river and stream habitats. Characterized by its slender body and reaching lengths of up to 14 cm, the minnow displays a typical streamlined shape favoring fast-flowing waters. Despite not being as flamboyant as tropical fish, it holds a modest popularity in the aquarium hobby, appreciated for its hardiness and the dynamic behavior it brings to community tanks.