Leopard Danio (Danio rerio 'Leopard')
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Leopard Danio
Danio rerio 'Leopard'
57 Litres (15 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
18.3-23.9°C (65 -75 °F)
6-16 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Brachydanio rerio 'Leopard'
Origin[edit | edit source]
- The Leopard Danio is a popular colour morph of the Zebra Danio.
Sexing[edit | edit source]
- Females are broader and more full in the belly.
Tank compatibility[edit | edit source]
- This is a peaceful fish and should be housed with other peaceful fish. Leopard Danios can be fin-nippers if not kept in proper shoal and should therefore be kept in groups of 5 or more. Their extremely active nature can also bother shy or slow moving fish such as Gouramis. They can be used as dither fish.
Diet[edit | edit source]
- Will take flake and pellet food as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia.
Feeding regime[edit | edit source]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit | edit source]
- This fish enjoys planted tanks, however, it prefers room to swim over a heavily planted tank. This fish MUST have room to swim back and forth, therefore a long tank of at least 76 Litres (20 US G.) is preferred over a tall tank or hexagon.
Behaviour[edit | edit source]
- Leopard Danios are very social, extremely active creatures. Primarily occupying the top levels of the tank, they do best in groups with room to swim and chase each other. If too few Danios are kept in an aquarium, they will harass other fish and may turn to fin nipping.
Identification[edit | edit source]
- Identical in every way to the Zebra Danio except for instead of stripes, this fish has many dark spots down its flanks. Long-fin varieties are becoming increasingly popular.
Pictures[edit | edit source]
Long-Fin Leopard Danio
Long-Fin Leopard Danio
