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Pearl Danio
Rasboras, danios, and barbs

Pearl Danio

Danio albolineatus

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Key facts

  • Temperature20–26 °C
  • pH6–8
  • Minimum tank80 l
  • Adult size6 cm
  • Difficulty★☆☆☆☆
  • Lives in a groupof 6 or more
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Danionidae
Origin
Southeast Asia (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos)
Size
6 cm
Temperature
20 – 26°C
pH
6.0 – 8.0
GH
4 – 20 °dGH
Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Water type
subtropical freshwater
Swimming level
higher
Behavior
Peaceful (very active)
Minimum number of individuals
6
Minimum aquarium size
80 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Pink and blue pearlescent iridescence that changes with the light. Very hardy and a tireless swimmer; needs open space in the upper and top areas of the tank.

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