Danio kerri - Definition and Overview

The Turquoise Danio or Blue Danio (Danio kerri) is a tropical fish belonging to the Danio family (Cyprinidae). Originating from South-east Asia in the Malaysian Peninsula, this fish is sometimes found in the fish keeping hobby. It is a turquoise colored, slender Danio.

The Turquoise Danio is an peaceful, active schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. They prefer a well planted environment but still need plenty of space to school. Turquoise Danios prefer water with a 6.5 - 7.0 pH, a water hardness of 8 - 12 dGH, and a temperature range of 73 - 77 F (23-25 C).

Turquoise Danios are egg-scatterers that spawn among a course gravel bed. They will typically spawn at the first light of day. The eggs will hatch in approximately 36 hours.

See also

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species

References

• "Danio kerri" (TSN 163672) (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=163672). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. N.p.: Integrated Taxonomic Information System, 2004. Accessed on 12 November 2004.
• "Danio kerri (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?ID=12066)". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
• "Turquoise Danio (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=948)." Drs. Foster & Smith's LiveAquaria.com. Accessed on December 15, 2004.