Cypress Minnow
NameCypress Minnow
Scientific NameHybognathus hayi
Common NamesCypress Minnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Mississippi River Basin, Gulf Coast Drainages
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther native minnows, Darters, Pygmy Sunfish, Mosquitofish, Other small, peaceful community fish
Description
The Cypress Minnow is a small, slender freshwater fish with a silvery body, often displaying a faint lateral stripe. It is native to slow-moving, vegetated waters of swamps, bayous, and low-gradient streams in the southeastern U.S. This peaceful, schooling species primarily feeds on detritus and algae.
