Spikedace
NameSpikedace
Scientific NameMeda fulgida
Common NamesSpikedace
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSouthwestern United States, Arizona, New Mexico, Gila River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther native minnows, Dace species, Small, peaceful bottom dwellers
Description
The Spikedace is a slender, silvery minnow characterized by a distinct brown stripe along its back. Native to the clear, cool desert streams of the American Southwest, it is an active omnivore feeding on insects and algae. This species is of conservation concern and requires specific habitat conditions.
