Scientific Name(s): Danio rerio, Brachydanio rerio, Cyprinus rerio

Common Name(s): Zebra Danio, Golden Zebra Danio, Zebra, Zebra Fish, Longfin Zebra Danio, Striped Danio

Family: Cyprinidae

Species Type: Cyprinids

Maximum Size: 2.5 inches

Life Span: 5 years

Natural Habitat: Asian swamps

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Tank Region: Middle to top of tank.

Possible Tank Mates: Other community fish

Breeding Information: Relatively easy to breed. A lot of information is available on the breeding of Zebra Danios. Use warmer 78°F water, well planted with finely leaved vegetation. The baby Zebra Danios grow quickly and reach maturity within eight months. Photoperiod is very important 14 hours of light and 10 hours of dark will induce spawning.

Sexing Information: The male has smaller yellow lines between its black lines, while the females have a background of silver. Females are also more rounded.

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake food

Temperment: Peaceful schooling fish

Common Diseases: None specific to species