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Striped Danio

Zebra danios are a favorite of freshwater fish hobbyists because of their ease of care.

Striped danio. 5 years minimum tank size. Also commonly referred to as the zebra fish these small iconic fish get their name from the striped and color patterns that resemble those of a zebra obviously. Zebra danios are small freshwater fish native to south asia.

Species categorised by genus danio. They can grow up to 2 inches long and live for a maximum of 5 years. Zebra danios also known as striped danio and zebra fish is one of the most popular species among the danios species.

Striped danio zebra fish adult size. They are also prolific breeders and the easiest type of egglayers to breed. Found originally in various parts of india pakistan bangladesh nepal and bhutan the striped danio has also been released into the wild both deliberately and by accident in columbia malaysia and parts of the united states danios are.

Danio rerio also known as. Temperament behavior. Can be kept with all species easily the most recognizable of the danio family zebras are also the most popular of their.

5 to 25 dh lifespan. Most people this of this species when they hear the name danios. They can be kept in an aquarium with 10 gallon capacity with the temperature maintained.

They are usually peaceful but they can be fin nippers. If looked after correctly a zaebra danio can live up to 5 years and when fully grown they usually measure between 5 and 7 centimeters. 2 5 years.

With its attractively striped black and white zebra patterned body these fish are easy to recognize. Origin habitat. In size they range from 4 cm 1 75 in to 15 cm 6 in.

Members of the large cyprinidae or minnow family. 6 5 7 0 hardness. Up to 2 inches 5 cm ph.

65 f 75 f 18 c 24 c water hardness. 2 inches 6 cm lifespan. They have two pairs of long barbels and are generally characterised by horizontal stripes with the exception of the panther danio glowlight danio and black barred danio which have vertical bars.

Natural history of the danio. The zebra danio also known as the striped danio or zebrafish is a small freshwater fish.