Spotted Danio

Scientific name: Danio nigrofasciatus

Other names: Leopard danio, dwarf spotted danio

Life expectancy: 3 years

Size: 2 inches or 5 centimeters

Family: Cyprinidae

Origin: Myanmar

Habitat in the wild: Streams and still water

Colors: Silver or iridescent body, dark stripe from head to tail, dark spots

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: 10 gallons

Care level: Beginner

Waterflow: Prefers strong waterflow

Temperature: 74 to 82 F to 24 to 28 C

pH: 6.5 to 7.0

Aquarium Diet: Accepts most surface foods

School size: 5+

Compatibility: they can be shy but they are fine with fish small enough to not eat them

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