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Here is a complete care guide and profile for the beautiful and energetic Yellow Zebra Danio, also commonly seen in both natural and fluorescent varieties in aquariums.
🐟 Yellow Zebra Fish (Danio) – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Yellow Zebra Danio
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Golden Zebra Danio
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Yellow GloFish Danio (fluorescent type)
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Golden Longfin Danio (variant)
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danio rerio (yellow morph) |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal) – original species |
🎨 Appearance & Color Variants:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Long, slim, torpedo-shaped |
| Color | Bright golden-yellow body with pale or white horizontal zebra-like stripes |
| Fins | Translucent yellow or golden |
| Size | 1.5 – 2 inches (4–5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 3 – 5 years (can live longer in ideal conditions) |
✨ Yellow zebra danios are either selectively bred for color or genetically modified (GloFish) for fluorescence under blue/UV light.
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 5 – 12 dGH |
| Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
| Nitrate | < 30 ppm |
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons (preferably 15–20 gal) |
| Group Size | 6 or more (schooling species) |
| Substrate | Dark gravel/sand enhances color |
| Decorations | Plants, rocks, driftwood, open space for swimming |
| Lighting | Moderate to high; blue LED for GloFish effect |
| Filter Type | Sponge or hang-on-back filter with moderate flow |
| Lid/Cover | Required – excellent jumpers |
🧬 Temperament & Behavior:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, energetic |
| Swimming Level | Top and mid-level |
| Social Behavior | Schooling – best in groups of 6+ |
| Community Friendly | Yes – ideal for peaceful tanks |
🍽️ Feeding Guidelines:
| Food Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple Food | Tropical flakes, micro pellets |
| Live/Frozen | Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms |
| Vegetable Matter | Spirulina, blanched spinach/peas |
| Feeding Times | 2–3 times per day in small portions |
✅ Yellow Zebra Danios are fast eaters and need a balanced omnivorous diet.
🐣 Breeding Yellow Zebra Danio:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Spawning Type | Egg scatterer |
| Setup Needed | Breeding tank with marbles or mesh to protect eggs |
| Egg Laying Count | 100–300 eggs per spawn |
| Spawning Trigger | Slight temp increase, soft water, live foods |
| Parental Care | None – adults eat eggs and fry |
| Fry Care | Infusoria → baby brine shrimp after 5–7 days |
🤝 Suitable Tank Mates:
| ✅ Compatible Fish | ❌ Avoid These |
|---|---|
| Neon Tetras | Betta fish |
| Corydoras Catfish | Angelfish (can nip fins) |
| Harlequin Rasboras | Large/aggressive cichlids |
| Mollies, Guppies | Slow, long-finned fish |
| Shrimp (with caution) | Predators |
🟡 Best with peaceful, active community fish of similar size.
🧼 Care & Maintenance:
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🔄 Weekly 25–30% water changes
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🧪 Test pH, ammonia, nitrite regularly
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💧 Keep water well-oxygenated
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🌿 Clean filter and trim plants monthly
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⚡ Use a lid – they often jump
🌟 Highlights & Quick Facts:
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🌈 Very colorful and hardy beginner fish
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🐟 Loves to swim in groups – great schoolers
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✨ GloFish version fluoresces under blue light
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🔁 Easy to breed with a proper setup
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👶 Suitable for planted nano tanks and kids’ aquariums
🧾 Yellow Zebra Fish Summary:
| Trait | Info |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danio rerio |
| Common Name | Yellow Zebra Danio |
| Size | 2 inches |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active |
| Tank Size | 10+ gallons |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
| Best In | Schools of 6+, peaceful community tanks |
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