Description
Central Mudminnow – Umbra limi – to 4″ (10.16 cm)
The native range of this species in the wild is primarily the northeastern quarter of the continental U.S., as well as bordering regions of Canada. There, they are found in marshy, slackwater areas of water bodies of just about any size. They are generally found in association with moderate to thick vegetation.
In the aquarium, they are not shy, but they are retiring and methodical in their movements. These fish can be kept as community fishes with just about any other fishes of similar size, but an interesting fact about these guys is that they are predators! They are constantly on the lookout for small prey items, and will “point” to the small prey items before they strike, in a similar manner as a pike or musky would! It is very interesting to watch them hunt their food!
Great community fishes, they are not aggressive. They can be kept in groups ranging from all males to all females, and any combination in between! They can also be kept peacefully with just about any other fish in the aquarium, including: darters, small catfish, other minnows and many, many tropical and cool-water aquarium fishes!
Care Requirements:
Temperature Tolerance Range: 32-80°F (0-26.7°C.)
Preferred Temperature Range: 72-76°F (22.2-24.4°C) (room temperature water.)
Water Hardness: Medium to Hard.
Type of Tank Setup: Freshwater (cold) or Freshwater (tropical) / Species or Community.
Food: Flake, Live or Frozen.
Swimming Level: Most levels of the aquarium.
Parasite Pre-Treated?: Yes. All wild-collected fish have been parasite pre-treated for internal and external parasites.
Special Requirements: None. Treat as you would any standard tropical fish.
Notes: These fish like to lurk among vegetation. A good aquarium setup will have lots of vegetation and places for them to hide.
