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Rutilus rutilus

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Roach
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
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
8 -24 °C (46.4-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

12-25 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-14 years

Habitat

Europe

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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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