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Revision as of 19:44, 23 January 2022
Sheepshead Minnow
Sheepshead Minnow
Cyprinodon variegatus
38 Litres (10 US G.)
7.6-15.2cm (3-6 ")
5.7 - 8.4
7.8-23.9°C (46 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
1-5 years
Family
Cyprinodontidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Sheepshead Pupfish
Additional scientific names
- Cyprinodon ellipsoidea
Origin
- Euryhaline (capable of living in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater). From Massachusetts down to Central, and Northern South America
Sexing
- Males are generally larger and more deep-bodied than the female, with larger dorsal, pelvic and anal fins.
Tank compatibility
- Fairly peaceful, and are known to group
Diet
- Will eat anything that fits in their mouths.
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment Specifics
- A wide variety of aquariums can accommodate them, can be put in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater
Behaviour
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This section requires expansion with: Any behaviour quirks such as gulping air, or aggressiveness.. |
Identification
- A small fish with a thick caudal peduncle, with a short, square caudal fin. The anal fin's origin barely overlaps the trailing edge of the dorsal fin. These can be used to distinguish it from Mummichogs, which share a habitat with them.
Notes
- These fish readily spawn without much effort, and so thus are a popular species for aquaculture.
Pictures
Videos
| Brief explanation, and aquarium keeping advice: | Brief explanation: | In the wild in a mating aggregation: | In an aquarium performing a spawning ritual: |
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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