The Zebra Danio appears to be an easy fish to keep and is recommended for beginners in the hobby.
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NATURAL RANGE:
The natural range of the Zebra Danio is eastern India.
DESCRIPTION:
The Zebra Danio belongs to the Cyprinidae family.
Zebra Danio males are generally smaller than the females, being a golden yellow colour with brown lines along the body. They also have fine red lines down the body. Females have less intense colouring.
There is also a veiled form known as Longfin Zebra Danio.
The Zebra Danio will reach a size of about 60mm.
Zebra Danios will live for about 5 years.
TANK REQUIREMENTS:
Zebra Danios are an active fish and therefore require ample room for swimming. A tank of 2 Foot or more should be used to house these fish. They should be kept in schools of at least 6 where they will constantly pursue one another around the tank. They will inhabit all areas of the tank but seem to prefer the upper regions.
The temperature range preferred by Zebra Danios is 18 to 24 degrees Celscius, with a pH of around neutral.
FEEDING:
Zebra Danio will accept live food and flakes. They will also eat a bit of lettuce and algae.
BREEDING:
Zebra Danios generally breed with just the one partner in shallow water. For breeding the tank needs to be well planted and some sunlight is preferred.
When ready to spawn the males will pursue the females even to the point of exhaustion. Some Java Moss or similar should be provided in which the Zebra Danios will lay their eggs.
Spawning generally occurs in the early morning on plants, with up to 500 eggs being laid. SEparate the parents from the eggs and the eggs will hatch in 2 days.
The fry are not very active when first hatched and will often attach themselves to an object. When ready to feed they will leave their 'attachment'. They should be fed infusuria and other prepared fry food.
MORE INFORMATION:
For more information visit the following sites:
- The Zebra Fish Book
http://zfin.org/zf_info/zfbook/zfbk.html
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29/07/2006