Glowlight danio
Celestichthys choprae · Danionidae
Also known as Choprai danio
Beginner
Gold bars over a pearl body; a small, mannerly danio that stays under 4 cm.
In short: A glowlight danio needs at least 60 L (16 US gal), water at 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) and pH 6.5–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.6 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 4–15 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro pellets, flake, frozen daphnia.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Northern Myanmar
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Clear, cool, shaded hill streams
- Natural conditions
- Cool, clean, moderately flowing water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Hillstream loachCelestial pearl danioCorydoras
- Avoid
- Warm tanks above 27 °CLarge predators
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are slimmer with brighter bars.
- Notes
- Scatters eggs in moss.
- Common ailments
- IchHeat stress
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