{"title":"Live Minnows","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a variety of minnow species such as black fathead and rosie red, in sizes fit for your needs. Minnows are primarily used as a forage fish providing a healthy food source to feed other aquatic animals. Perfect for stocking your pond or lake, with bulk wholesale pricing and free shipping. Our family-owned farm ensures live arrival of your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"live-black-fathead-minnows-live-tuffies-or-crappie-minnows","title":"Fathead Minnows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Fathead Minnows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Pimephales promelas)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso known as tuffies or blackhead minnows a variety of minnow used primarily as a feeder fish providing a healthy food source to feed other aquatic pets. We have both a small (0.5\"to 1.5\") minnow which is great as feeders and then a larger 1.5-2.5\" minnow that is better as bait. Minnows are omnivores and mainly eat zooplankton and phytoplankton, but will eat all types of small dried and live food. Fathead minnows are fractional spawners and spawn throughout the spring and summer once the temperatures are about 65 degrees. Their high reproduction rate make them an excellent stocking choice as forge fish  or bait for crappie, perch, bluegill or bass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we are out of a certain size of black fathead minnow be sure to see if we do have our \u003ca title=\"Toledo Goldfish Rosie Red Minnow\" href=\"https:\/\/toledogoldfish.com\/products\/live-rosie-red-minnows-for-ponds-aquariums-or-tanks?variant=32030409130124\"\u003erosie red minnows\u003c\/a\u003e in stock as they are just a pink version of a fathead minnow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/live-rosie-red-minnows-for-ponds-aquariums-or-tanks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/toledogoldfish.com\/collections\/live-minnows\/products\/live-rosie-red-minnows-for-ponds-aquariums-or-tanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictures shown are a good representation of our minnows, but not the exact ones you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRESTRICTIONS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMinnows are restricted from being shipped into WA. \u003cem\u003eIt is the buyers responsibility to check all local and state regulations and restrictions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toledo Goldfish","offers":[{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 50 Fish","offer_id":32020954513548,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0050","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 100 Fish","offer_id":32020954546316,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0100","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 150 Fish","offer_id":32020954808460,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0150","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 250 Fish","offer_id":32020955070604,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0250","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 500 Fish","offer_id":32020955168908,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0500","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 750 Fish","offer_id":32020955201676,"sku":"TG-0TU1-0750","price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 1000 Fish","offer_id":32020955234444,"sku":"TG-0TU1-1000","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 50 Fish","offer_id":32020968407180,"sku":"TG-0TU2-0050","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 100 Fish","offer_id":32020968439948,"sku":"TG-0TU2-0100","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 150 Fish","offer_id":32020968472716,"sku":"TG-0TU2-0150","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 250 Fish","offer_id":32020968538252,"sku":"TG-0TU2-0250","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 500 Fish","offer_id":32020968636556,"sku":"TG-0TU2-0500","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/9164\/2764\/products\/Toledo_Goldfish_Fathead_Minnow.jpg?v=1729516326"},{"product_id":"live-rosie-red-minnows-for-ponds-aquariums-or-tanks","title":"Rosie Red Minnows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosie Red Minnows  \u003ci\u003e(Pimephales promelas)\u003c\/i\u003e are a pink variety of fathead minnow used primarily as a feeder fish providing a healthy food source to feed other aquatic pets. As their name suggests, they are light pink in color. We have both a small (0.5\"to 1.5\") minnow which is great as feeders and then a larger 1.5-2.5\" minnow that is better as bait. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinnows are omnivores and mainly eat zooplankton and phytoplankton, but will eat all types of small dried and live food. Fathead minnows are fractional spawners and spawn throughout the spring and summer once the temperatures are about 65 degrees. Their high reproduction rate make them an excellent stocking choice for forage fish or bait for crappie, bass, or bluegill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we are out of a certain size of rosie red minnow be sure to check our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cv9vhqkkq1rchct7-32591642764.shopifypreview.com\/products_preview?variant=32020968439948\" title=\"Toledo Goldfish Black Fathead Minnow\"\u003e black fathead minnows\u003c\/a\u003e in stock as they are just a black version of a fathead minnow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictures shown are a good representation of our minnows, but not the exact ones you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRESTRICTIONS: \u003c\/b\u003eMinnows are restricted from being shipped into WA. \u003cem\u003eIt is the buyers responsibility to check all local and state regulations and restrictions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toledo Goldfish","offers":[{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 100 Count","offer_id":32030408867980,"sku":"TG-00RR-0100","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 150 Count","offer_id":32030408900748,"sku":"TG-00RR-0150","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 250 Count","offer_id":32030408933516,"sku":"TG-00RR-0250","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 500 Count","offer_id":32030408966284,"sku":"TG-00RR-0500","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 750 Count","offer_id":32030409064588,"sku":"TG-00RR-0750","price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (0.5-1.5 inches) \/ 1000 Count","offer_id":32030408999052,"sku":"TG-00RR-1000","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 50 Count","offer_id":32030409130124,"sku":"TG-RRLG-0050","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 100 Count","offer_id":32030409162892,"sku":"TG-RRLG-0100","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 150 Count","offer_id":32030409195660,"sku":"TG-RRLG-0150","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 250 Count","offer_id":32030409228428,"sku":"TG-RRLG-0250","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (1.5-2.5 inches) \/ 500 Count","offer_id":32030409261196,"sku":"TG-RRLG-0500","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/9164\/2764\/products\/Rosie_Red_Minnows.jpg?v=1730046382"},{"product_id":"gambusia-mosquito-fish","title":"Gambusia (Mosquito Fish)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMosquito Fish\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Gambusia affinis)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a small freshwater fish native to North America. This species has gained significant attention due to its role in biological pest control, particularly in managing mosquito populations. Adult Mosquito Fish typically reach lengths of 1.5 to 2.5 inches and exhibit a robust body with a distinctive coloration that varies from gray to olive green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the most notable characteristics of the Mosquito Fish is its voracious appetite for mosquito larvae. Studies have shown that a single Mosquito Fish can consume up to 100 mosquito larvae per day, making it an effective natural solution for controlling mosquito populations in ponds, marshes, and other stagnant water bodies. This biological control method is particularly advantageous as it reduces the need for chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental effects on the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn addition to their pest control capabilities, Mosquito Fish are also known for their adaptability to various environmental conditions. They thrive in a range of water temperatures, from 60°F to 95°F, and can tolerate low oxygen levels, making them suitable for diverse aquatic habitats. Their resilience contributes to their widespread distribution across the United States and parts of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMosquito Fish are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. A female can produce up to 100 fry every month, ensuring a rapid population growth under favorable conditions. 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