To try breeding them in a fish aquarium, separate the sexes, and feed them live fish food while keeping them cool and on an 8- to 10-hour light cycle for a month. Then place them together in a larger tank with large gravel or pebbles. Raise the temperature 5 degrees, and increase the light cycle … Read more
How many minnows can go in a 100 gallon tank? Stock 1-2 dozen fathead minnows per 100 gallons of water to start the system. How big of a tank do minnows need? For any amount of minnows, you’ll need at least a ten-gallon tank It’s wise to get a larger tank, just in case you … Read more
Select the tank you want to raise your minnows in. There are many different things you can use for this purpose. A stock tank works well but you could choose to use a large fish aquarium or large plastic storage bins as well Whatever you choose, be sure to wash it out with soapy water … Read more
Tuffy Minnows are tiny fish that grow up to 3 inches long and are silver in color They are also called fathead or blackhead minnows. They get their names from the fact that the heads of the males become puffy and black when they are ready to spawn. Minnows are commonly used as bait in … Read more