Pearl danio
Danio albolineatus · Danionidae
Also known as Pearl gold danio
Beginner
Iridescent pink-violet and endlessly active; a tough shoaler for a long tank.
In short: A pearl danio needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) and pH 6–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 6 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Adult size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- Group size
- 6+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 4–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, micro pellets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Myanmar, Thailand and Sumatra
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Clear fast hill streams
- Natural conditions
- Cool, well-oxygenated, moderately flowing water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 6 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- Zebra danioBarbsHillstream loach
- Avoid
- Slow long-finned fishWarm discus tanks
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are larger and rounder.
- Notes
- Egg scatterer; spawns over marbles.
- Common ailments
- IchVelvet
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