Bluntnose Minnow Aquarium Care Guide
Pimephales notatus
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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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