Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Pearl Danio

Synonyms

Brachydanio albolineatus, Danio albolineata

Sexing

Males are slimmer and may have brighter colouration.

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.

Diet

Not fussy, feeds from the surface primarily and will readily take live, frozen, flake and pellet foods.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Prefers long spacious tanks with plenty of swimming room.

Behaviour

A shoaling fish that should be in groups of at least 5-6. Can be a fin nipper.

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.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Fish Forums.net
• Danios.info