Overview
- The Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) is a hardy, blue-and-gold striped cyprinid, also known as the zebrafish.
- Native to the Ganges basin and nearby areas of northern India and surrounding countries. [UNVERIFIED] Exact range.
- Grows to about 2 in (5 cm) standard length.
- Long-finned and other strains exist. Avoid genetically modified “glow” fish if you want natural stock. [UNVERIFIED]
Feeding
- A micropredator. Offer flakes plus small live and frozen foods such as Daphnia and brine shrimp.
Habitat
- A tank with a base of 36 × 12 in (90 × 30 cm). It is a very active swimmer.
- Planted, with some open space.
- Water: 64–77°F (18–25°C), pH 6.0–8.0, GH 5–20.
Fish Care
- Very hardy. Suits unheated tanks at room temperature. [UNVERIFIED]
Compatibility
- Very peaceful. Good with small cyprinids, tetras, livebearers, rainbowfish, gouramis, catfish and loaches.
Aquarium Behavior
- Fast and active in the upper levels. [UNVERIFIED] Keep at least 6–8.
Breeding
- An excellent first fish to breed.
- An egg scatterer with no parental care. Fry often appear in mature, planted tanks.