Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus)
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Pearl Danio
Danio albolineatus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.8
23.9-26.7°C (75 -80 °F)
6-15 °d
2:3 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Pearl Danio
Additional scientific names
- Brachydanio albolineatus, Danio albolineata
Origin[edit]
- Asia: Myanmar to Laos and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.
Sexing[edit]
- Males are slimmer and may have brighter colouration.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Not fussy, feeds from the surface primarily and will readily take live, frozen, flake and pellet foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers long spacious tanks with plenty of swimming room.
Behaviour[edit]
- A shoaling fish that should be in groups of at least 5-6. Can be a fin nipper.
Identification[edit]
- 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[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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