|
Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus) |
 |
 |
 | | QUICK STATS | | Minimum Tank Size: 10 gal / 37 litre | | Care Level: Easy | | Temperament: Peaceful | Water Conditions: 64-75° F / 18-24° C
KH 8-12
pH 6.5-7.5
| | Max. Size: 2in / 60mm | | Diet: Omnivore | | Family: Cyprinidae |
|
| Picture by Ye Hein Htet (Hein Aquarium)
| | Common Names: Pearl Danio
Scientific Name: Danio albolineatus
Availability: Widely available in the aquarium hobby.
Origin: Myanmar, India, Sumatra, Thailand
Overview: The iridescent colors and the peaceful nature of the Pearl danio make it a very attractive fish for the community aquarium. These beautiful fish have all the attributes of a great aquarium inhabitant.
Compatiblity: Non-aggressive, a great addition to any community tank.
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: An easy to breed fish. Like most of the danios, the major problem is to prevent the adults from eating the eggs or the fry. | | | |
|
