Golden Shiner Aquarium Care Guide
Notemigonus crysoleucas
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: beginner
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons for a small school
- Compatibility: Compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized temperate fish. Best kept in schools of 6 or more.
- Special requirements: Requires good filtration and oxygenation. Benefits from a planted tank with open swimming areas. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 10-24°C (50-75°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-8.0
- Hardness
- 5-20 dGH
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