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Danio choprae
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Glowlight Danio | |
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| Glowlight Danio | |
| Species | Danio choprae |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.181 in
2.5-3 cm (1-1.2") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 288.15 K 59 °F 518.67 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Glowlight Danio
[edit] Synonyms
- Danio chopraii, Danio choprai
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males will be more slender, smaller and more colourful than the females.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Behaviour
- A very active fish that prefers to be in groups of its own kind.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Shoal of Glowlight Danios |
 Glowlight Danio |
