Are Zebra Danios Aggressive?

The danio rerio, commonly known as the stripe danio or zebra danio, have aggressive tendencies when protecting their turf and food and when they want to show dominance. An agitated zebra danio will elevate its fins, keep its mouth ajar and make wavy motions with its body. Zebra danios are peaceful shoaling fish that can … Read more

Zebra Danio: Species Profile

Category: Danios Common Names: Zebra Danio Scientific Name: Danio rerio Family: Cyprinidae Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 3 Inches Temperature: 64-78 F pH: 6.5-8.0 Tank Level: Middle to Top Colors: Blue, Black, Purple, Silver, Yellow Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Easy Zebra Danio Overview The Zebra Danio (Danio rerio), also … Read more

White Cloud Mountain Minnow: Species Profile

Category: Danios Common Names: White Cloud Mountain Minnow, Feeder White Clouds, Chinese Danio Scientific Name: Tanichthys albonubes Family: Cyprinidae Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max Size: 2 Inches Temperature: 45-72 F pH: 6.5-7.5 Tank Level: All Colors: Silver, Black Diet: Omnivore Breeding: Moderate White Cloud Mountain Minnow Species Overview White Cloud … Read more

Giant Danio

The Giant Danio will grow to about 4 inches long, almost double the size of a typical danio.  They are still a great beginner fish, but require a larger tank because of their larger size. Faucon [CC BY-SA 2.5] Category: Danios Common Names: Giant Danio Scientific Name: Danio aequipinnatus Family: Cyprinidae Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallon … Read more