Blackstripe Topminnow (Fundulus notatus)

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Blackstripe Topminnow

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Blackstripe Topminnow

Fundulus notatus

38 Litres (10 US G.)

5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

15 -25 °C (59-77°F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-6 years

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.

Pictures

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