Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)

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

 

Description: The zebra danio is inexpensive and easy to keep. It is an excellent fish for a beginner. Available in an albino (Golden) variation. The wild and golden types both have a long fin variation.

 

Temperature Range 64°F - 80°F

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pH Range 6 - 8

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Hardness 5° - 20°

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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

 

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Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)