Our Guide To Keeping Gold Tench Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Tinca tinca (golden variety)
- Common name: Gold Tench
- Family: Cyprinidae
- Origin: Selectively bred from the wild Green Tench (native to Europe and western Asia)
- Adult length: 30 to 60 cm
- Lifespan: 15 to 20 years (some may live longer with excellent conditions)
- Diet: Omnivore
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful and shy
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Tank Setup:
- Gold Tench thrive in large, natural-style garden ponds with a soft substrate and dense plant cover.
- Include submerged and floating plants, and ensure shaded areas to provide a sense of security.
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Water Parameters:
- Ideal pH range is 6.5 to 8.0.
- They prefer cooler water, typically between 10 to 24°C (50 to 75°F), and can overwinter in ponds that don’t freeze solid.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Use an efficient pond filter to maintain water clarity and oxygenation, especially in warm weather.
- Gentle water flow is ideal, as they naturally inhabit slow-moving waters.
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Diet:
- Feed sinking pond pellets as a staple diet. They also enjoy live or frozen foods like bloodworms, tubifex, and chopped earthworms.
- Supplement with vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or peas.
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Tank mates:
- Gold Tench do well with other peaceful pond fish such as koi, goldfish, golden orfe, and green tench.
- Avoid fast, aggressive feeders that might outcompete them for food at the bottom of the pond.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Gold Tench are bottom-dwelling, slow-moving fish that prefer foraging in groups. They are more active in the early morning and evening.
- They are very peaceful and non-aggressive, making them ideal for calm community pond settings.
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