Freshwater Minnow (Zacco platypus)
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Freshwater Minnow
Freshwater minnow
Zacco platypus
95 Litres (25 US G.)
19-20 cm (7.5-7.9")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
10 -22 °C (50-71.6°F)
6-10 °d
1:2 M:F
3-6 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Freshwater Minnow
Additional scientific names
- Leuciscus platypus, Leuciscus macropus, Leuciscus minor
Origin
- Found in shallow fast-flowing streams and rivers in Asia from Northern China to Vietnam.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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