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Danio
Zebra Danio (Brachydanio rerio )
| Synonyms: | Zebra Fish |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 2.5"
(6.25 cm) Temp: 73-82 F (C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Loves plants. Can be kept in pairs or trios, but groups good too. |
| Diet: | Anything, not picky. Small live or frozen relished. |
| Breeding: | Females plumper, egg-scatterer. Easiest fish to breed, just prevent them from eating the eggs with a Spawning Grid. |
| Sociability: | Keep in groups of at least 6, preferable more. Quite zippy. |
| Related Spec: | The
Leopard Danio is a pattern morph of this species, as are the
Long-Finned Zebra, Long-Finned Leopard, and the Gold Zebra Danio.
(Brachydanio albolineatus) Pearl Danio (Brachydanio nigrofasciatus) Spotted Danio |
| Special Info: | Scientists are using this fish in genetic testing due to its ease of breeding, and quick growth rate. |