Giant Danio

Scientific name: Devario aequipinnatus

Other names: Golden Giant Danio

Life expectancy: 5+ years

Size: 4 inches or 10 centimeters

Family: Cyprinidae

Origin: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand

Habitat in the wild: Still water or fast streams

Colors: Iridescent gold, Dark blueish body, yellow spots and stripes

Diet: Omnivore

Breeding: Egglayer

Gender differences: Females are usually larger with rounded stomachs, Males are more brightly colored and skinny

Fish Aquarium Care

Minimum tank size: 30 gallons

Care level: Beginner

Waterflow: Prefers strong currents

Temperature: 72 to 75 F to 22 to 24 C

pH: 6.8 to 7.5

Aquarium Diet: Accepts most foods, surface foods are best

School size: 5+

Compatibility: Fine with any fish large enough to not be eaten

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