Balkan Italic Minnow
NameBalkan Italic Minnow
Scientific NameTelestes muticellus
Common NamesItalian Minnow, Balkan Minnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)59-72
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate minnows, Danios, Hillstream Loaches, White Cloud Mountain Minnows
Description
The Balkan Italic Minnow is a slender, silvery fish characterized by a prominent dark lateral stripe running from its snout to its caudal fin. It is a schooling species native to clear, cool streams and rivers across Italy and the western Balkan Peninsula. This active minnow thrives in well-oxygenated environments.
