{"id":26047,"date":"2026-04-05T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26047"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:01:50","slug":"red-shiner-red-horse-minnow-cyprinella-lutrensis-4cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=red-shiner-red-horse-minnow-cyprinella-lutrensis-4cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Red Shiner Red Horse Minnow Cyprinella Lutrensis 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"82\">Red Shiner \/ Red Horse Minnow (<em data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"59\">Cyprinella lutrensis<\/em>) \u2013 Store Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"105\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"103\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"346\">The Red Shiner is a hardy, lively freshwater minnow known for its shimmering silver body and bright red accents, especially during breeding. Active and schooling, it brings constant movement and colour to community tanks or outdoor ponds.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"365\"><strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"363\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"496\">Native to North America, primarily the central United States, inhabiting streams, rivers, and creeks with moderate to fast flow.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"516\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"514\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"626\">Omnivorous and unfussy, readily accepting flakes, pellets, live foods, frozen foods, and algae-based diets.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"647\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"776\">Peaceful and suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with large predators.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"799\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"797\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"900\">Low aggression; thrives in groups of 6 or more. Displays mild chasing behaviour within the school.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"929\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"927\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1020\">Great for beginners due to its hardiness and adaptability to a wide range of conditions.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1049\"><strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1047\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<li data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1096\"><strong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1068\">Temperature:<\/strong> 59\u00b0F \u2013 75\u00b0F (15\u00b0C \u2013 24\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1118\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1106\">pH:<\/strong> 6.5 \u2013 8.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1147\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1147\"><strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1134\">Hardness:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 20 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1188\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1159\">Flow:<\/strong> Moderate to high preferred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1315\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A bright, energetic, and resilient species, the Red Shiner makes an excellent addition to both aquariums and temperate ponds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Shiner \/ Red Horse Minnow (Cyprinella lutrensis) \u2013 Store Description Overview The Red Shiner is a hardy, lively freshwater minnow known for its shimmering silver body and bright red accents, especially during breeding. 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