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Danio albolineatus
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| Pearl Danio | |
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| Pearl Danio | |
| Species | Danio albolineatus |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 6.35 cm
2-2.5 " (5.1-6.4cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pearl Danio
[edit] Synonyms
- Brachydanio albolineatus, Danio albolineata
[edit] Sexing
- Males are slimmer and may have brighter colouration.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A good community fish for active tank mates. Avoid slow swimming long-tailed tank mates or shy fish that may be bothered by this fish's activeness.
[edit] Diet
- Not fussy, feeds from the surface primarily and will readily take live, frozen, flake and pellet foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers long spacious tanks with plenty of swimming room.
[edit] Behaviour
- A shoaling fish that should be in groups of at least 5-6. Can be a fin nipper.
[edit] Identification
- Typical long Danio shape, with iridescent blue colour on posterior of the body. Due to selective breeding there are now albino and long-fin varieties available.
