Danios: Hardy, lively schooling freshwater aquarium fish.

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 Similar to barbs, Danios are from the family of Cyprinidae. Danios are incredibly hardy and are typically surface orientated. They are active and there are several color variants, making them favorite fish for both the beginners and experts. 

Danios are originally from Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar. Most species grow less than 2" and some of the danios can grow up to 5". The average lifespan of these fishes are 1 to 4 years. 

Celestial Pearl Danio
Different types of Danio Fish

There are several types of danio in the world, few of them are listed below.

  • Zebra Danio
  • Giant Danio
  • Pearl Danio
  • Celestial Pearl Danio
  • Assam Danio
  • Barred Danio
  • Bengal Danio
  • Black Barred Danio
  • Blood Tailed Danio
  • Blue Danio
  • Dwarf Danio
  • Emerald Dwarf Danio
  • Fire Bar Danio
  • Fireline Danio
  • Glowlight Danio
  • Gold Ring Danio
  • Gold Striped Danio
  • Hikari Danio
  • Jaintia Danio
  • Lake Inle Danio
  • Laos Danio
  • Leopard Danio
  • Malabar Danio
  • Meghalaya Danio
  • Orange Finned Danio
  • Panther Danio
  • Rose Danio
  • Yoma Danio
  • Mustached Danio

Male and Female

Differentiating male and female in danios is difficult. Both the male and female have two pairs of barbels and the same stripes. Male are smaller compared to females and have slender bodies, while females tend to have a larger belly.

Food and Diet

Danios are omnivorous, aren't picky in food, will eat anything. You can feed commercial flakes, pellets for the danios. Also provide live or frozen food occasionally. The frozen or live food means brine shrimps, blood worms, mosquito larvae etc.

Tank and Water Conditions

Long tank with ample swimming space is the best setup for the danios. Provide strong current through filters or other pumps to feel them riverine habitat. Most of the danios are surface oriented, so place some of the floating plants to replicate their natural home. 

Danios are able to tolerate a wide range of water chemistry and temperature. Maintain a good filter. Change of 10% to 25% of water once in a week or once in two weeks recommended.

Tank Mates

 Danios are peaceful fish that get along with most tank mates, however they nip fins of  some species. Good tank mates for the danios are barbs, Corydoras catfish, gouramis and swordtails.



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