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Characteristics
Length
Up to 85 cm
Body shape
Streamlined
Care
Group
Missing
Smallest aquarium
12,945 liters
Diet
Missing

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Behavior
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Missing
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Water values
Temperature
Tolerates4–20 °C
pH
Tolerates7–7.5
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Smallest tank
143 cm425 cm213 cm
12,945 liters425 × 213 × 143 cmBased on one fish
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Range
NativeIntroduced

Lives wild in Afghanistan, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, and 26 more countries.

Introduced to Italy, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.

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Description

Usually inhabits large lowland rivers and nutrient-rich lakes. Adults are solitary while juveniles are gregarious. Undertakes migration to tributaries to spawn in moderate current on gravel or submerged vegetation. Feeds on various aquatic and terrestrial animals and plant material. Larger individuals feed mainly on fishes. Feeding larvae and juveniles thrive in a wide variety of shoreline habitats and leave the shores for deeper waters when growing. Reported to sometimes hybridizes with Aspius aspius. Its flesh is not tasty. Aquarium keeping: at least 10 individuals; minimum aquarium size >200 cm; not recommended for home aquariums.

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Other scientific names

  • Cyprinus idbarus
  • Cyprinus idus
  • Cyprinus jeses
  • Cyprinus microlepidotus
  • Cyprinus orfus
  • Cyprinus orphus

In other languages

  • Vederbuk
  • Id
  • Almindelig Rimte, Ejbygedde, Emde, Rimte, Strandkarpe
  • Säyne
  • Golden orfe, Id, Ide, orfe, Orfe, Silver orfe
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Articles

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How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read

Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.

How to set up a European aquarium5 min read

A coldwater aquarium with European fish and plants, without a heater. The water follows the seasons, and summer heat is the biggest problem.

How to add new fish4 min read

From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.

Quarantine for new fish3 min read

Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.