River Chub
NameRiver Chub
Scientific NameNocomis micropogon
Common NamesRiver Chub, Bigmouth Chub
FamilyLeuciscidae
OriginNorth America, Eastern United States, Atlantic Slope, Ohio River Basin, Great Lakes Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large minnows, Darters, Suckers, Larger sunfish (e.g., Green Sunfish, Bluegill), Smallmouth Bass (in very large, species-appropriate setups)
Description
The River Chub is a robust, bottom-dwelling minnow native to clear, cool streams and rivers of eastern North America. Males develop prominent breeding tubercles on their heads during spawning season, as seen in the image, and construct large stone nests. They are active fish that require spacious aquariums with good water flow and filtration.
