Green Tench 6 - 8'': English Bred

Green Tench (Tinca tinca)

Maximum size:
Usually around 20cm, although they are reports of the reach over 60cm

Suggested minimum pond size when adult:
500 gallons (2270 litres)

Difficulty:
Easy, tolerates low oxygen levels better than most fish.

Feeding:
Tench stay close to the bottom and rarely venture close to the surface to feed. Try feeding them on a sinking food daily when. When water temperature is below 10C use a wheatgerm food and feed sparingly.

Compatibility:
Tench mix well with most other pond fish. They can be kept with their own kind or on their own. They stay close to the bottom and rarely venture close to the surface.

Other information.
Males are smaller and more slender. Females are more rounded and can grow considerably larger
These fish are UK bred so well adapted to the English climate

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

All pond fish are currently only available for collection and payment in store.
These fish are English bred and are rested on our premises and guaranteed feeding and healthy before being offered for sale. They are covered by our 7 day livestock gurantee, subject to T&C's.