Golden Shiner – Care & Profile

The Golden Shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is a hardy North American fish species known for its bright golden-silver body and active schooling behavior. Often used as a baitfish, it also thrives in large ponds and outdoor water features, where it adds shimmer and movement while helping control insect larvae populations.

🌊 Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Notemigonus crysoleucas
• Common Name: Golden Shiner
• Origin: North America (lakes, rivers, and ponds)
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
• Adult Size: 4–8 inches (can reach up to 12 inches in ponds)
• Tank/Pond Size: 55+ gallons for aquariums, ideal for ponds
• Diet: Omnivore (flakes, pellets, plant matter, insect larvae)
• Water Parameters: 65–75°F, pH 6.5–7.5

✨ Why Choose Golden Shiners?

• Attractive golden sheen with shimmering scales
• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions
• Excellent schooling fish for ponds or large aquariums
• Natural mosquito and insect control in outdoor ponds

💡 Care Tips:
Best suited for outdoor ponds or very large aquariums. Keep in groups to encourage schooling and reduce stress. Provide plenty of swimming space and a diet of pellets, flakes, and live foods. Avoid mixing with aggressive predatory fish unless intended as feeder stock.