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Rutilus rutilus
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| Roach | |
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| Roach | |
| Species | Rutilus rutilus |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 757.082 liters 757,082.356 mL 200 US Gallons (757.1L) |
| Size | 19.685 in
45-50 cm (17.7-19.7") |
| sg | 1 - 1.005 |
| pH | 7.2 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 281.15 K 46.4 °F 506.07 °R 297.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
12-25 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-14 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Roach
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best not kept in a tank, but in very large ponds/lakes or rivers.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous fish, feeding on algae and invertebrates.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Native to Northern Europe, this is a coldwater fish best kept in large lakes/ponds or rivers, not normally available to the pet trade rather it is fished for by the angling community.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.


