Beginner Care Guide of Danio

Common Name: Danio

Scientific Name: Brachydanio spp, Danio spp

Average size: 2-6 inches, depend on species

Life span: Up to 5 years

PH: 6.5 - 7.5

Temperature: 22°C - 27°C

Water Hardness: 5 to 20dh

Variety: Zebra danios, Spotted danios, Leopard danios, Pearl danios, Albino zebra danios, Giant danios, Glowlight danios, Golden zebra danios

TRAITS & BEHAVIOR

Diet:

Instead of plants, aquatic crustaceans, worms and aquatic insect larvae can be also eaten by them.

Swimming behavior:

Danios is swimming at the middle of an aquarium.

Communal:

Danios are schooling fish and is recommended to keep five or more of the same species to prevent harass tank mates.

ENVIRONMENT

Aquarium placement:

Keep away the aquarium from direct sunlight and electronic goods.

Aquarium stand:

A suitable aquarium stand will safely support your aquarium.

Aquarium size:

Danio need an aquarium which is big enough for them to swim as in school. A good rule of thumb is 4 liters of water for every single inch of full grown fish.

Decoration:

Decorate either with artificial plant or water plant for them and form some hiding place from rocks, driftwood and substrate.

Lighting:

A 6 - 8 hours of lighting is needed for them and avoid extended exposure of lighting to prevent the growth of algae.

Water temperature:

Always maintain the water temperature in between 22°C - 27°C. Water temperature can be measure by using ISTA Thermometer.

Water change:

Advised weekly change 10% of your aquarium water. Change at least 25% of aquarium water monthly by using cleaning tools.

General compatibility:

Angelfish, Barbs, Betta, Cory cats, Gouramis, Guppies, Loaches, Platies, Plecostomus, Rainbow fish, Rasbora, Swordtail, Tetras and Danios

NUTRITION

Staple diet:

Tetra Pro, Tetra Min Flake, JBL Novo Granomix which designed in mini granules and flake form for all types of small tropical fish will suit to Danios.

Supplement:

JBL Atvitol, one of the multivitamin can be added to the food.

Feeding:

Depending on the species and size, feed small amount 1 - 2 times daily, not more than 2 - 3 minutes. Take off the excess fish food with Nirox Fish Net to prevent water cloudiness.

HEALTH

Sign if healthy:

- Clear eyes

- Smooth and clean in appearance

- Healthy appetite

- Calm and steady gill movement

- Bright and even body coloration

Sign of Illness:

- Loss of body coloration or appetite

- Lying on the bottom of aquarium

- Poor growth or weight loss

- Fins clamped to sides

- Scraping body on rock

IMPORTANCE

- Avoid fish tank from being overcrowded as it may cause stress to fish and higher chance for them to get sick.

- Regular water change and an appropriate filtration is needed to maintain a good water quality.

- Check water quality by using JBL Test Kit at least once a week.

- Wash hand with soap after each time handling your aquarium.