Choosing a Danio

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Danios are a popular addition to the aquarium because of their active nature and flashy appearance. Native to India, danios are easy to keep and feed and tolerate a wide range of water conditionsGamma UV Sterilizer for Aquariums
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Appearance and Behavior

Danios are a peaceful schooling fish. They will do best when kept in numbers of three to five per 10 gallons of water. When kept as individuals, danios have a tendency to harass other fish in the tankEclipse Curved-Front Aquarium System
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There are several commonly kept species of danios that differ in appearance.

Leopard Danio: Rather than silver, these fish are more gold in appearance with black spots top and bottom, length 1 to 3 inches

Feeding and TankEclipse Curved-Front Aquarium System
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Danios are easy to feed and not particularly picky. They are omnivores by nature, which means they eat protein and vegetable foods. They will readily accept flakesFormula One Flakes
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Water temperature should be kept between 68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit, pH 6.5 to 7.5.

Special Concerns

This is a very easy fish to find in local aquarium stores and keep successfully. Try keeping several of the species together for a nice color and pattern display. Keep these fish with any other peaceful community fish such as hatchets, rasboras or rainbows.

 

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