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Three-Spined Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Three-Spined Stickleback<\/strong> is a small, fascinating freshwater fish known for its distinctive three dorsal spines and streamlined body<\/strong>. Renowned for its interesting behavior, including nest-building and territorial displays, it is an excellent choice for observing natural fish behaviors in community or species-specific tanks.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Northern Hemisphere \u2013 Europe, Asia, and North America<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous: feeds on small invertebrates, crustaceans, insect larvae, and micro-pellets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Will also accept frozen or live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Peaceful small fish and invertebrates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid larger or aggressive species that may prey on them<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Males can be territorial during breeding season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Generally peaceful outside breeding periods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Beginner to intermediate<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 10\u201322\u00b0C (50\u201372\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Provides excellent opportunities to observe unique behaviors like nest building and courtship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Thrives in aquariums with plants, rocks, and hiding spots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Adds both activity and natural charm to freshwater tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A small, hardy, and behaviorally fascinating fish, ideal for aquarists interested in natural freshwater behaviors and a peaceful community species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Three-Spined Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) Overview The Three-Spined Stickleback is a small, fascinating freshwater fish known for its distinctive three dorsal spines and streamlined body. Renowned for its interesting behavior, including nest-building and territorial displays, it is an excellent choice for observing natural fish behaviors in community or species-specific tanks. Origin Northern Hemisphere \u2013 Europe, Asia, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13568,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[55],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13569","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pond-river-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/13569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=13569"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=13569"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=13569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}