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BTDarters' Fishes *Bluntnose Minnow (Pimephales notatus) 1 - 3"*

Species care at the bottom of the page!


Side shot of a Bluntnose Minnow (the larger fish in the center) and some of his buddies. From left to right, a Fathead Minnow, a Sand Shiner, and a Common Shiner


Bluntnose Minnow next to a large rock. The fish to the left is a Sand Shiner.


Good shot of a Bluntnose Minnow.	Bluntnose Minnow schooling with some of his buddies (Spotfin Shiners and Common Shiners).

Bluntnose Minnow Pimephales notatus – 3” Care Requirements: Temperature Tolerance Range: 32-80°F Preferred Temperature Range: 72-76°F Water Hardness: Medium to Hard Type of Tank Setup: Freshwater (cold) or Freshwater (tropical) / Species or Community Food: Flake, Live, or Frozen Swimming level: Midwater Special Requirements: These fish can be a little territorial if not schooled with other minnows. Other than that, treat them as you would any standard tropical fish. Spawning: Occurs from May-August. This species is a cave-spawner. Notes: These fish can be very active. A school of them makes a great addition to any tank. If kept outdoors, the Bluntnose Minnow feeds primarily on the bottom, and also on surface insects. The Minnow is a very prolific pond species. Please follow all federal, state, and local regulations concerning stocking fish in ponds.