Pearl Roach (Rutilus erythrophthamus)
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Pearl Roach
Pearl Roach
Rutilus erythrophthamus
246 Litres (65 US G.)
14-15 cm (5.5-5.9")
Freshwater
7.2 - 8.0
8 -24 °C (46.4-75.2°F)
12-25 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Pearl Roach
Additional scientific names
- Leuciscus altus, Leuciscus henle, Leuciscus pagellus, Leuciscus pauperum, Leuciscus scardinus, Leucos cisalpinus, Leucos rubellicus, Rutilus erythrophthalmus, Squalius aula, Squalius elatus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Best not kept in a tank, but in very large ponds/lakes or rivers.
Diet
- An omnivorous fish, feeding on algae and invertebrates.
Feeding regime
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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.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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