Roach (Rutilus rutilus)

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Roach

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Roach

Rutilus rutilus

757 Litres (200 US G.)

45-50 cm (17.7-19.7")

sg

1 - 1.005

pH

7.2 - 8.0

8 -24 °C (46.4-75.2°F)

12-25 °d

1:3 M:F

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-14 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Roach, Siberian Roach

Additional scientific names

Cyprinus rutilus, Leuciscus rutilus, Rutilus rutilus rutilus


Origin

Native to Northern Europe.


Diet

An omnivorous fish, feeding on algae and invertebrates.


Environment specifics

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.

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