Rosy Red Minnow (Pimephales promelas) – Hardy Schooling Fish

🌸 Rosy Red Minnow (Pimephales promelas) – Hardy Schooling Fish

Description: The Rosy Red Minnow is a popular freshwater fish prized for its soft pink to orange coloration, hardy nature, and adaptability. A selectively bred color morph of the Fathead Minnow, Rosy Reds are excellent beginner fish, often kept in community tanks or ponds. They are peaceful, active, and thrive in schools, making them a lively addition to aquariums.

Key Features

• Distinct rosy pink to orange color
• Hardy and adaptable, ideal for beginners
• Schooling fish – best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Can live in aquariums or outdoor ponds
• Peaceful and compatible with other community fish

Care Guide

• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum; larger for schools or pond setups
• Water Temperature: 64–78°F (18–26°C); can tolerate cooler water
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Diet: Omnivorous – accepts flakes, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)
• Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as tetras, guppies, danios, corydoras, shrimp, and snails

❓ FAQ

Q: Are Rosy Red Minnows good for ponds?
A: Yes, they tolerate cooler water and do well in ponds.

Q: Do they need to be in groups?
A: Yes, Rosy Reds are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of 6 or more.

Q: How long do Rosy Reds live?
A: Typically 2–3 years in aquariums, longer in well-maintained ponds.