Spotted danio
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| Danio nigrofasciatus (Day, 1870) |
The Spotted Danio or Dwarf Danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in northern Myanmar, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 1.5 inches (3.7 cm).
In the wild, the Spotted Danio is found in rivers in a tropical climate and prefer water with a 6.5 – 7.0 pH, a water hardness of 5.0 – 12.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 75 – 82 °F (24 – 28 °C). The Spotted Danio is an egglayer.
See also
References
- "Danio nigrofasciatus" (TSN 639386). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. N.p.: Integrated Taxonomic Information System, 2004. Accessed on 15 October 2004.
- "Danio nigrofasciatus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
Categories: Danios