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Green Barred Danio (Barilius pulchellus) |
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| | QUICK STATS | | Minimum Tank Size: 20 gal / 75 litre | | Care Level: Easy | | Temperament: Peaceful | Water Conditions: 70-75° F / 21-24° C
KH 8-12
pH 6.5-7.5
| | Max. Size: 3in / 76mm | | Diet: Omnivore | | Family: Cyprinidae | | | | | | Common Names: Green Barred Danio
Scientific Name: Barilius pulchellus
Availability: Some what hard to find, not always available in the aquarium hobby.
Origin: China, Laos
Overview: These are large fish. They will make use of all tank levels, top, middle and bottom.
Compatiblity: Non-aggressive, a large and very active fish.
Feeding: Not a picky eater, they will eat almost anything offered. Like most of the other danios, they are surface feeders.
Sexing: The females are usually larger and more full bodied. The males are slightly smaller and slimmer.
Breeding: Some what easy to breed fish. Like most of the danios, the major problem is to prevent the adults from eating the eggs or the fry. | | | |
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