Zebra - Blue

The Zebra Danio Danio rerio (previously Brachydanio rerio) is a lively little schooling fish that only reaches about 2 1/4 inches (6 cm) in the aquarium. It's easy to recognize with its attractively striped, black and white "zebra" patterned body. This is one of the first types of tropical fish to ever be kept in the aquarium, and it is still enormously popular. This pretty, inexpensive fish is a great choice for both beginning and advanced aquarists. Other common names it is known by are Zebrafish, Striped Danio, and Zebra Fish.

Dozens of variations of this Danio are selectively bred today, with a variety to suit every taste. Some of the best known include the Longfin Zebra Danio and color morphs like the Golden Zebra Danio, Albino Zebra Danio, Longfin Blue Danio, and Sandy Zebrafish. Other well known varieties are the Leopard Danio and Longfin Leopard Danio, both of which have spots instead of stripes. There is also a variety called the Hybrid Danio, for those who just can’t choose between spots and stripes, which has a combination with both. A recently introduced variety is a Zebrafish (Danio rerio) genome known as the “Glo-fish.” This is a genetically modified little fish available in beautiful fluorescent colors of bright red, green, orange-yellow, blue, and purple.

Zebra Danio - Quick Aquarium Care

·    Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner

·    Size of fish - inches: 2.4 inches (5.99 cm)

·    Minimum Tank Size: 10 gal (38 L)

·    Temperament: Peaceful

·    Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy

·    Temperature: 64.0 to 75.0° F (17.8 to 23.9° C)

• Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
• Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
• Aquarium Hardiness: Very Hardy
• Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner