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Blacktail Shiner

Cyprinella venusta

Characteristics

Attribute Description
Behavior: Open/Midwater cruising
Max Size: 7.5 inches
Preferred Habitat: Streams with vegetated and rocky sides
Food Type: Flake,Frozen, or Live
Min Aquarium Size: 20 Gallons
Skill Level: Beginner

PHONE: 904-824-6308    1185 THOMPSON BAILEY ROAD    ST. AUGUSTINE    FLORIDA    32084    FL AQ #: 3265014

Description:

Large silver shiner with a large black spot on the caudal peduncle. Males get a dark blotch on the anterior of the dorsal fin and have a nice white fringe on all of their fins

Notes:

These fish a quick and you may want a top to prevent them from jumping out! They love to eat and are easy to breed!