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Fatheads or rosy reds? By any name, a marvel among minnows

Why don’t fish keepers appreciate Pimephales promelas? Most commonly known as the fathead minnow, P. promelas is native to the central United States and southern Canada. The species is fairly small— usually not getting any bigger than 2 ½ inches— … Continue reading

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