Freshwater
Pearl danio
Danio albolineatus
Danionidae, Danioninae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 9.6 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 95 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
95 liters52 × 35 × 52 cm · For 6 fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Vietnam.
Introduced to Japan and Singapore.
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More about the species
About the species
Lives in hill streams. Found in running waters of lower Mekong. Occurs at the surface of small, clear streams. Feeds on exogenous insects and some zooplankton. Not seen in fish markets, but popular in the aquarium trade. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Brachydanio albolineata
- Brachydanio albolineatus
- Branchydanio albolineatus
- Danio albolineata
- Danio pulcher
- Danio stoliczkae
In other languages
- Blå Danio
- Blå danio
- Hohtoseeprakala
- Gold danio, Golden danio, Spotted Danio
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
Velvet and dropsy4 min read
Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.