Dwarf Danio Care Guide
Danio nigrofasciatus
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, live foods, and frozen diets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for community tanks with other peaceful, small species such as other danios and rasboras.
Good to Know
Dwarf Danios are active and hardy, making them excellent choices for beginner aquarists.
Gender Differences
Males tend to have more intense coloration and are slimmer than females.
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