Glowlight Danio

Danio choprae

Family : Cyprinidae

FishFreshwaterDanio

Very small danio with orange highlights, peaceful and ideal for nano-aquariums. Its bright color lights up the tank.

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Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
Southeast Asia
Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Description

The Glowlight Danio reaches only 3 cm. Its body is translucent with a bright orange horizontal stripe that glows under good lighting. The fins are colorless. It lives in schools in mountain streams. It is a very active and schooling fish, swimming mainly at the surface. It is extremely peaceful and can be kept with other small species. Its small size allows it to be housed in small volumes. It is sensitive to water parameters, especially quality.

Habitat

Region :

Clear, well-oxygenated streams

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2226 °C
pH67.5
GH512 °dGH
KH38 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
40 L
Min. group
8
Adult size
3 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Temperament
Paisible
Propagation

Care notes

Temperature between 22 and 26°C, pH 6.0 to 7.5, GH 5 to 12. A 40-liter tank is sufficient for a group of 8 to 10 individuals. Water must be clean and well oxygenated. Feed with micro-foods: infusoria, brine shrimp nauplii, crushed flakes. This fish is very peaceful and compatible with dwarf shrimp and micro-rasboras. Avoid larger or aggressive fish. Regular water changes are crucial. Breeding is possible in soft water with fine plants; eggs are non-adhesive.

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