Rutilus aula

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Pearl Roach
Pearl Roach
Species	Rutilus erythrophthamus
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L)
Size	5.906 in 14-15 cm (5.5-5.9")
pH	7.2 - 8.0
Temp.	281.15 K 46.4 °F 506.07 °R 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R8 -24 °C (46.4-75.2°F)
Water Hardness	12-25
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Other Scientific Names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Pearl Roach

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Leuciscus altus, Leuciscus henle, Leuciscus pagellus, Leuciscus pauperum, Leuciscus scardinus, Leucos cisalpinus, Leucos rubellicus, Rutilus erythrophthalmus, Squalius aula, Squalius elatus

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase