![]() This species of small fish is a schooling fish. You should note that zebra danios are known to do some nipping of their own, so they shouldn’t be housed with fish with longer fins, either. That also means keeping fin nippers out, as they won’t do so hot when they’ve been nibbled on. These fish are also pretty easy to care for, as long as their fish tanks are kept clean, well filtered, and housed with proper tank companions that won’t eat them or infect them with the more common freshwater fish diseases. ![]() This probably due to having more space and “open water” as well as more natural food sources as it were. When kept outdoor in ponds, they can get a little bigger. When kept indoors in aquariums, these little fish grow up to 2 inches. Physiological Considerations for Zebra Danios Size: Live plants, rounded pebbles, bogwood, artificial caves, silty substrate or sand Java fern, Amazon sword, Java moss (for spawning), Hornwort, Red Root Floater, Duckweed, Amazon Frogbit You may want to add some bogwood, large rounded pebbles (no jagged edges!), and some artificial caves or hiding spots. They should also receive light approximately 12 hours per day for healthy, natural living. The plants help with oxygenation, as well as providing the fish with natural shelter and hiding places. Plants live Java Fern and Amazon Swords, along with floaters like Duckweed, Red Root Floater, and Amazon Frogbit. ![]() Add in some overhanging branch cover or floating plants. Provide them with silty substrate (particles smaller than sand, but larger than clay) or sand with some natural rocks. So, ideally, when you create their landscape in your office or home aquarium, you’ll provide similar features to keep them healthy, happy, and less stressed out. These little fish come from habitats with silty bottomed rice paddies and lush greenery. These fish are also pretty good jumpers, so make sure you keep a lid on their aquariums to help keep them safe. You may wish to add some air stones or even a wave maker to amp up the flow rate to a more natural feel for them. They need solid filtration to keep their water clean and clear, as well as keeping the flow rate in the tank moving pretty well. They are tropical freshwater fish so prefer the warmer temperatures. ![]() The water in their fish tanks should be kept with pH levels between 6.0 and 8.0 and temperatures between 64 and 82 degrees, though ideally closer to between 70 and 75. They’re also uses to 12+ hours of daylight from spring to summer, so should be given plenty of light. These little tropical fish come from a wide range of terrains that have low to high flow rates, but they do best in a higher flow system than slower. You may reduce the temperature to the lower end of their ideal range during winter to keep a natural “flow” of life for them, but the temperatures should never get below about 64-degrees. Where zebra danios live naturally, higher temperatures abound – meaning they require fairly warm aquariums to keep them healthy and happy. Optimal Water Conditions for Zebra Danios Water Temperature: Scientific modification (using genes from the jellyfish) have also created some glow-in-the-dark varieties known as Glo Morphs, which come in fluorescent blue, green, red, purple, and orange-yellow. The Golden morph form is the bred variety that has yellowish gold body with silvery white stripes. These are rare in the wild but fairly common in the fishkeeper hobby. There are also the naturally occurring albino form. These are selectively bred for longer fins than wild zebras danios. With zebra danios, there are a few species variations, including the Longfin Zebra Danio. The males also tend to be slimmer and full-bodied, while the females are rounder. The males are more on the golden side, with females with a silvery-white coloration. Zebra danios have some sexual dimorphism. Their natural habitats vary from flowing streams to quiet pools. They have silvery goldish coloration with five dark blue (almost black) stripes that extend from their heads to the caudal fins. This little freshwater fish originates in India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Nepal – and just happens to be one of the most commonly loved aquarium fish for a number of reasons. Natural Habitat, Identification, and Where to Buy 5 Facts About Zebra Danios Quick Intro to Zebra Danios Family:
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