Danios
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar
Scientific Name: Danio rerio
Common Name: Zebra Danio
Size: 1"
Preferred pH range: 6.8 – 7.2
Temperature Range: 68-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: An annual species. Adults inhabit streams, canals, ditches, ponds and beels. Occur in slow-moving to stagnant standing water bodies, particularly rice-fields; and lower reaches of streams. Common in rivulets at foot hills. Feed on worms and small crustaceans; also on insect larvae. Breed all year round. Spawning is induced by temperature and commences at the onset of the monsoon season. Often used for mosquito control. Popular for aquarium purposes. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
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Danios and Minnows are small, active schooling fish well suited of the community aquarium. Long finned varieties as well as different color forms of these fish have been developed through selective breeding, making Danios and Minnows very appealing to aquarists new and old alike. These hardy fish are most often used to cycle a new aquarium, as they are more tolerant of a wide range of water conditions. Danios and Minnows are also used in aquariums to help bring out the more reclusive species that tend to hide among the décor in the well-planted or highly decorated community aquarium. Found predominately in Malaysia, Sumatra, China, and India, most species are farm raised in both the Far East and the U.S. Danios and Minnows require plenty of swimming room and a tight fitting lid, as they are prone to leaping out of the aquarium when startled.
Zebra
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Myanmar to Laos and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia
Scientific Name: Danio albolineatus
Common Name: Pearl Danio
Size: 2"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 – 7.2
Temperature Range: 68-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Lives in hill streams. Found in running waters of lower Mekong. Occurs at the surface of small, clear streams. Feeds on exogenous insects and some zooplankton. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Pearl
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: west coast of India and Sri Lanka
Scientific Name: Devario malabaricus
Common Name: Giant Danio
Size: 5"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 – 7.2
Temperature Range: 68-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Found in a variety of habitats from boulder-strewn mountain torrents to small pools in dry zone streams. Most common in flowing water than in reservoirs and tanks. Forms medium sized shoals and prefers flowing water. Feeds on terrestrial insects and detritus. Spawns in shallow water, among marginal weeds and roots usually after heavy rains. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Giant
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Myanmar to Laos and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia
Scientific Name: Brachydanio nigrofasciatus
Common Name: Leopard Danio
Size: 2"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 – 7.2
Temperature Range: 68-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Lives in hill streams. Found in running waters of lower Mekong. Occurs at the surface of small, clear streams. Feeds on exogenous insects and some zooplankton. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
Leopard
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: China and Viet Nam
Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes
Common Name: White Cloud / Mountain Minnow
Size: 1.5"
Preferred pH range: 6.6 – 7.2
Temperature Range: 68-76 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Feeds on zooplankton and detritus. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
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