Blackstripe Topminnow (Fundulus notatus)

Blackstripe Topminnow

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Blackstripe Topminnow

Fundulus notatus

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

38 Litres (10 US G.)

Size

5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

Temp.

15 -25 °C (59-77°F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-6 years

Habitat

North America

Family

Fundulidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Blackstripe Topminnow

Additional scientific names

Semotilus notatus, Fundulus tenellus, Fundulus aureus

Origin

North America: Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, and Mississippi River basins from southern Ontario in Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin, and northern Iowa south to Gulf of Mexico( west to central Kansas and Oklahoma) in the USA; Gulf Slope drainages from Mobile Bay in Alabama to San Antonio Bay in Texas, USA.

Sexing

Males are larger than females

Tank compatibility

Peaceful

Diet

Carnivore

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment specifics

Planted tank

Behaviour

Mixes well with tankmates

Identification

Smaller than the Blackspotted Topminnow.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors:
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