Celestial pearl danio

Danio margaritatus

Familia : Cyprinidae

PezAgua dulcecyprinids

The celestial pearl danio is a recently discovered small fish, highly appreciated for its bright colors and peaceful behavior. It is ideal for nano-aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

Danio margaritatus has a stocky body, dark blue with golden spots and red fins. Males are more colorful than females. It reaches up to 2.5 cm. It is a schooling and shy fish that lives in groups. It is very sensitive to water quality. It reproduces by spawning on fine-leaved plants.

Hábitat

Región :

The celestial pearl danio inhabits small ponds and pools of clear, vegetated water in the hills of Myanmar. The water is soft and acidic, with moderate temperature.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2226 °C
pH67
GH26 °dGH
KH14 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
8
Tamaño adulto
2.5 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Aquarium of at least 40 L for a school of 8 to 10 individuals. Acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0-7.0), very soft (GH 2-6), temperature 22-26°C. A planted setup with shaded areas and a dark substrate is ideal. They are omnivorous: micro-foods, artemia, daphnia. Avoid strong currents. They are peaceful fish, to be kept with other small calm species. Breeding is possible but delicate.

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