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Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), also known as fathead or tuffy, is a species of temperate freshwater fish belonging to the genus Pimephales of the cyprinid family.
If you choose to keep a same-species tank of Fathead Minnows, you should be aware that these little fish breed very intently and quickly. This can lead to an over-abundance of baby Fathead Minnows, which you may or may not be prepared to house in the long term.
29 nov. 2023 · Breeding fathead minnows is relatively simple. They reach sexual maturity at around 5-6 months, and females can lay up to 500 eggs at a time. The eggs hatch within a few days, and the fry can be fed a diet of crushed flakes or small pieces of brine shrimp.
Le tête de boule, méné à tête de boule ou méné à grosse tête ( fathead minnow pour les Anglophones), Pimephales promelas est une espèce de poissons d’eau douce des zones tempérées nord américaine. Récemment introduit en Europe, il peut être localement considéré comme espèce invasive.
13 mai 2020 · Fathead minnows are “upside down spawners” laying eggs on the underneath side of this waxed cardboard box. They will also deposit eggs under rocks, boards or logs. Fatheads typically live for less than two years and have some unique spawning characteristics.
24 nov. 2023 · Fathead Minnows are a distinctive fish as many species eat their own eggs or take no parental care over them once born, whereas these will not only build a nest but also stay and protect their eggs until hatching to ensure their safety.
Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), also known as fathead or tuffy, is a species of temperate freshwater fish belonging to the genus Pimephales of the cyprinid family.
