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Bitterling - Assorted (Rhodeus sp.)
 Bitterling - Assorted
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Bitterling - Assorted (Rhodeus sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Product Notes:
· We cannot ship this product to Michigan or Wisconsin.

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form White, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 65-78° F, KH 8-15, pH 7.0-8.0
Max. Size 4"
Family Cyprinidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form White, Yellow
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 65-78° F, KH 8-15, pH 7.0-8.0
Max. Size 4"
Family Cyprinidae
Minimum Tank Size 30 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Bitterlings are carp-like in appearance, and are a great addition to either a backyard pond, or aquarium. Their bodies are generally silver to gold in color, and their dorsal and anal fins are highlighted in white. When mature, they will develope either a pink or blue hue at the base of their caudal fin.

The ideal aquarium is at least 30 gallons with many plants (either real or plastic), rocks with plenty of hiding places, gravel or sand is acceptable for a substrate.

Bitterlings are popular additions for ponds with large koi. They will feed upon parasites that infect the koi, especially anchor worms. They are very active fish that will also feed upon insect larvae and will help in controlling mosquitos in the water garden.

The Bitterlings will spawn into the mantle of a freshwater clam, where they will incubate. Provide a number of Bitterlings in the same aquarium to allow them to pair off. After the fry become waterborne, feed them newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept other foods.

The Bitterling needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as freeze dried, live, and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Approximate Purchase Size: Less than 1-1/2"

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