Last Updated: 01/04/06
Four long-finned zebra danios in my 40 gallon tank on 7/18/00.
Short and Long-finned Zebra Danios, Blue Danios, Leopard Danios, and Gold (Albino Zebra) Danios
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Description and Varieties
Setup and Water Preferences
Sexing
Breeding - spawning, fry, my fish and fry, and interbreeding
Danios Chasing Other Fish
My Danios
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Common names: Zebra danio, blue danio, leopard danio, gold or albino danio
Scientific/Latin names: Brachydanio rerio (zebra, blue, and albino danios) and Brachydanio "frankei" (leopard danio)
Maximum length: 1 to 2 inches
Colors: black, white, blue, yellow, brown, gold, etc.
Temperature preference: 65 to 75 degrees F, can withstand 50 to 100 degrees F
pH preference: 7
Hardness preference: Soft to moderate
Salinity preference: 1 Tablespoon per 10-30 gallons
Compatibility: Good but like to chase each other and similar small fish but rarely do any harm
Life span: 2 to 10 years
Ease of keeping: Easy
Ease of breeding: Easy if eggs separated from fish
Description and Varieties
A pair of blue danio ...