Long Finned Danio
Native to the ganges region in eastern india wild leopard danios are found in a variety of habitats ranging from fast moving streams to slow moving.
Long finned danio. Long fin leopard danio. The leopard danio was first described as brachydanio frankei by meinken in 1963. Danio nigrofasciatus also known as.
The zebra danio danio rerio previously brachydanio rerio was described by hamilton in 1822 they are found in asia from pakistan to india and as far as myanmar. Size colour and sex may vary. 74 82 f 24 28 c tankmates.
2 inches 4 5 cm usually much smaller lifespan. 3 years minimum tank size. Schooling fish keep only with other small species smaller than its cousin the popular zebra danio this.
Albino golden veil tailed and long finned zebra danio varieties are available as well as a popular leopard variety. 5 12 dgh temperature. In the past the leopard danio was considered a different species but genetic studies have proven that it is merely a spotted variation.
In the wild zebrafish are considered an annual species and generally only live for about a year. But when well cared for you can expect your aquarium fish to live for about 2 to 5 5 years. New imported stock of long fin zebra danio at tyne valley aquatics http www tynevalleyaquatics co uk.
Dwarf danio spotted brown spotted danio adult size. That was later changed to danio frankei there were claims that it originated in india or thailand but no type. This graceful fish was probably developed from the leopard danio variety of the zebrafish as it.
Choy heng wah scientific name. Another common name it is known by is the longfin blue zebra danio. The longfin blue danio is a wonderful color variation of the well known zebra danio danio rerio but it is earning popularity in its own right due to its subtle but gorgeous silvery blue stippling and long delicately flowing fins.
Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. Long veil like fins trail behind and catch the light as the longfin leopard danio moves giving this hardy and easy to care for fish a definite wow factor in the peaceful community aquarium.