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Coldwater Bait Fish 16-18cm is a specialist live feeder or holding-fish listing for experienced keepers with large cool systems and quarantine space.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyprinidae spp. (mixed coldwater bait fish; exact species varies)
Max Adult Size
up to 18 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Care Level
Specialist
Temperament
Species-dependent; use only with suitable cool-water holding fish or as intended feeder stock
Temperature
10–20°C
pH Range
6.5–8
Hardness
5–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Omnivore; feed quality coldwater pellets or prepared foods while held, and gut-load before any feeder use
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
10–20°C
10°CIdeal20°C
pH Level
6.5–8
6.5Ideal8
Water Hardness
5–20 dGH
5 dGHIdeal20 dGH
Cyprinidae spp. (mixed coldwater bait fish; exact species varies)
Coldwater Bait Fish 16-18cm
Species-dependent; use only with suitable cool-water holding fish or as intended feeder stock
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Coldwater Bait Fish 16-18cm is a specialist live feeder or holding-fish listing for experienced keepers with large cool systems and quarantine space.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyprinidae spp. (mixed coldwater bait fish; exact species varies)
Max Adult Size
up to 18 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Care Level
Specialist
Temperament
Species-dependent; use only with suitable cool-water holding fish or as intended feeder stock
Temperature
10–20°C
pH Range
6.5–8
Hardness
5–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Omnivore; feed quality coldwater pellets or prepared foods while held, and gut-load before any feeder use
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
10–20°C
10°CIdeal20°C
pH Level
6.5–8
6.5Ideal8
Water Hardness
5–20 dGH
5 dGHIdeal20 dGH
Quick Facts
- Scientific anchor: Cyprinidae spp. mixed trade group; exact species varies
- Use: specialist predator-feeding, transition feeding or cool holding systems
- Sale size: 16-18 cm
- Temperature: 10-20C
- pH: 6.5-8.0
- Minimum aquarium or holding system: 250 litres
- Care level: specialist
Care Notes
This is not a normal tropical community-fish listing. Bait fish are a mixed coldwater trade group, so exact species and long-term behaviour can vary. Use only in suitable cool, well-filtered holding systems or for experienced predator-feeding situations where live feeders are genuinely needed.
Quarantine is strongly advised before any display or feeding use. Keep strong aeration, low waste, clean water and do not mix with warm-water tropical community fish.
Arrival and Guarantee
This is living livestock. We dispatch suitable orders with a licensed live-animal courier when conditions are safe, and the Live Arrival Guarantee applies when the arrival guidance is followed.
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