Freshwater
Malabar danio
Devario malabaricus
Danionidae, Danioninae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 12 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 140 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
140 liters108 × 36 × 36 cm · For 6 fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in India and Sri Lanka.
Introduced to Colombia.
More about the species
About the species
Found in a variety of habitats from boulder-strewn mountain torrents to small pools in dry zone streams. Most common in flowing water than in reservoirs and tanks. Forms medium sized shoals and prefers flowing water. Feeds on terrestrial insects and detritus. Spawns in shallow water, among marginal weeds and roots usually after heavy rains. Eggs are light orange and sticky; more than 200 eggs are laid and hatch in 1-2 days. Fry are free-swimming on fifth day. Exhibits cannibalism on eggs. Rarely reaches 12 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Danio aequipinnatus
- Danio malabaricus
- Danio micronema
- Eustira ceylonensis
- Paradanio aurolineatus
- Perilampus aurolineatus
In other languages
- Kjempedanio
- Malabardanio
- Malabarbarbe, Malabardanio
- Siniseeprakala
- Giant 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.