Kerr's danio

Danio kerri

Family : Cyprinidae

FishFreshwatercyprinids

A colorful danio with blue and gold stripes, very active and easy to breed. Perfect for planted aquariums.

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Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern

Description

Danio kerri, Kerr's danio, is a small cyprinid from Southeast Asia. It reaches 5-6 cm. Its body is silvery with bright blue and gold horizontal stripes, and its fins are often yellow. Males are more colorful than females. It is a schooling fish that swims in the upper and middle layers. It is very hardy and adapts to various conditions. In the aquarium, it is active and peaceful.

Habitat

Region :

Clear rivers and streams of Thailand and Laos

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2226 °C
pH6.57.5
GH515 °dGH
KH38 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
60 L
Min. group
6
Adult size
6 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation

Care notes

Soft to moderately hard water (pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-15, KH 3-8) at 22-26°C. A minimum 60-liter tank with plants and open swimming space. Perform 20% weekly water changes. Feed with flakes, fine granules, and live or frozen foods. Keep a group of at least 6. It is an excellent fish for beginners.

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