Zacco platypus

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Freshwater Minnow
Freshwater minnow
Species Zacco platypus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 7.874 in

19-20 cm (7.5-7.9")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 283.15 K
50 °F
509.67 °R

295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R
10 -22 °C (50-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-6 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Freshwater Minnow

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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Facts about Zacco platypus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Freshwater Minnow
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cyprinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 7.874 in (20 cm)  +
Maximum age 6  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 283.15 K (10 °C, 50 °F, 509.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Zacco platypus
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