Spotted danio - Definition and Overview

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

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species

References

• "Danio nigrofasciatus" (TSN 639386) (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=639386). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. N.p.: Integrated Taxonomic Information System, 2004. Accessed on 15 October 2004.
• "Danio nigrofasciatus (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Danio&speciesname=nigrofasciatus)". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.