Rosy red minnow
Pimephales promelas
Neptune’s rating:
58- Aggression LevelMostly Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Length5.0 - 8.0 cm
- Liters per Fish2 L
- Maintenance LevelLow Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature10.0 - 24.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Rosy red minnow
The Rosy Red Minnow is a small freshwater fish known for its distinctive pink-orange hue, making it a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts. Originating from North America, this species features a slender body with a slight iridescence. It's well-regarded in the hobby for both its vibrant coloration and its hardiness, often serving as a beginner's fish or as a feeder fish for larger species.