Mirror Shiner
NameMirror Shiner
Scientific NameNotropis spectrunculus
Common NamesMirror Shiner
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Mobile River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther native minnows, Darters, Small suckers, Other peaceful coolwater fish
Description
The Mirror Shiner is a slender, silvery minnow native to clear streams of the southeastern United States. Known for its reflective scales, it is a schooling fish that thrives in cool, oxygenated freshwater environments.
