Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas. Here is a complete care guide and profile for the beautiful and energetic Yellow Zebra Danio,...
Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
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 Danio
Golden Zebra Danio
Yellow GloFish Danio (fluorescent type)
Golden Longfin Danio (variant)
Category | Details |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Danio rerio (yellow morph) |
Family | Cyprinidae |
Origin | South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal) โ original species |
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 โ 2 inches (4โ5 cm) |
Lifespan | 3 โ 5 years (can live longer in ideal conditions) |
โจ Yellow zebra danios are either selectively bred for color or genetically modified (GloFish) for fluorescence under blue/UV light.
Parameter | Ideal Range |
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Temperature | 22 โ 28ยฐC (72 โ 82ยฐF) |
pH Level | 6.5 โ 7.5 |
Water Hardness | 5 โ 12 dGH |
Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
Nitrate | < 30 ppm |
Feature | Recommendation |
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Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons (preferably 15โ20 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 โ excellent jumpers |
Attribute | Details |
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Temperament | Peaceful, energetic |
Swimming Level | Top and mid-level |
Social Behavior | Schooling โ best in groups of 6+ |
Community Friendly | Yes โ ideal for peaceful tanks |
Food Type | Examples |
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Staple Food | Tropical flakes, micro pellets |
Live/Frozen | Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms |
Vegetable Matter | Spirulina, blanched spinach/peas |
Feeding Times | 2โ3 times per day in small portions |
โ Yellow Zebra Danios are fast eaters and need a balanced omnivorous diet.
Feature | Description |
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Spawning Type | Egg scatterer |
Setup Needed | Breeding tank with marbles or mesh to protect eggs |
Egg Laying Count | 100โ300 eggs per spawn |
Spawning Trigger | Slight temp increase, soft water, live foods |
Parental Care | None โ adults eat eggs and fry |
Fry Care | Infusoria โ baby brine shrimp after 5โ7 days |
โ Compatible Fish | โ 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 |
๐ก Best with peaceful, active community fish of similar size.
๐ Weekly 25โ30% water changes
๐งช Test pH, ammonia, nitrite regularly
๐ง Keep water well-oxygenated
๐ฟ Clean filter and trim plants monthly
โก Use a lid โ they often jump
๐ Very colorful and hardy beginner fish
๐ Loves to swim in groups โ great schoolers
โจ GloFish version fluoresces under blue light
๐ Easy to breed with a proper setup
๐ถ Suitable for planted nano tanks and kidsโ aquariums
Trait | Info |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Danio rerio |
Common Name | Yellow Zebra Danio |
Size | 2 inches |
Temperament | Peaceful, active |
Tank Size | 10+ gallons |
Lifespan | 3โ5 years |
Diet | Omnivore |
Breeding | Egg scatterer |
Best In | Schools of 6+, peaceful community tanks |
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