Difference between revisions of "Danio choprae"
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| − | + | :Asia: Irrawaddy in northern Myanmar. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Mature males will be more slender, smaller and more colourful than the females. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :An active fish best in groups of 5-6 or more. Generally peaceful but should not be kept with slow-moving long-finned fish nor with larger predatory fish. Best in with other micro-sized fish. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Must have a laterally spacious tank with ample open swimming room as well as some tall plants in which to hide. They do not do well with very bright lighting. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A very active fish that prefers to be in groups of its own kind. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An attractive smaller Danio. The body has a brilliant orange longitudinal band and a series of vertical blue-black bars on the flanks. The fins are edged with yellow. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 13 December 2017
Glowlight Danio
Glowlight Danio
Danio choprae
57 Litres (15 US G.)
2.5-3cm (1-1.2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
15 -26 °C (59-78.8°F)
5-19 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
Contents
Additional names
- Glowlight Danio
Additional scientific names
- Danio chopraii, Danio choprai
Origin[edit]
- Asia: Irrawaddy in northern Myanmar.
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males will be more slender, smaller and more colourful than the females.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- An active fish best in groups of 5-6 or more. Generally peaceful but should not be kept with slow-moving long-finned fish nor with larger predatory fish. Best in with other micro-sized fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Must have a laterally spacious tank with ample open swimming room as well as some tall plants in which to hide. They do not do well with very bright lighting.
Behaviour[edit]
- A very active fish that prefers to be in groups of its own kind.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive smaller Danio. The body has a brilliant orange longitudinal band and a series of vertical blue-black bars on the flanks. The fins are edged with yellow.
Pictures[edit]
Shoal of Glowlight Danios
Shoal of Glowlight Danios
Glowlight Danio
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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