Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Zebra Danio

Zebra Danio (Brachydanio rerio )

Synonyms:	Zebra Fish	(Click to Enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
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.
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
Special Info:	Scientists are using this fish in genetic testing due to its ease of breeding, and quick growthrate.