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Bluntnose Minnow Aquarium Care Guide

Pimephales notatus

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Keeping Bluntnose Minnow in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: beginner
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (for a small group)
  • Compatibility: Excellent community fish for temperate setups, compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized species.
  • Special requirements: Requires good water quality, prefers planted tanks with some open swimming space. Can be kept in outdoor ponds in suitable climates.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-24°C (50-75°F)
pH level
6.5-8.0
Hardness
5-20 dGH

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