{"product_id":"longfin-gold-zebra-danio-danio-rerio","title":"Longfin Gold Zebra Danio | Danio rerio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Gold Zebra Danio shows soft gold stripes beneath trailing long fins on a hardy, cool-tolerant body of around 5–6 cm. Fast, playful and forgiving, it's a flowing take on the classic zebra danio and a brilliant beginner's shoaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the streams, rice paddies, ditches and seasonal pools of South Asia, where it lives in fast, sociable shoals in clear, often cooler water. This adaptable background is why the fish tolerates such a wide temperature range and copes happily in unheated or temperate tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe familiar horizontal zebra striping softened to pale gold over a light body, dressed in long, flowing fins. Slim and streamlined for speed, with a small pair of barbels at the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but relentlessly energetic. Danios spend their day dashing around the upper levels in a tight shoal, and a group of six or more keeps them settled and stops the occasional fin-nipping that bored, under-shoaled danios can show. Their speed can fluster slow or long-finned tankmates, so pair them with fish that can keep up or hold their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore that eats readily at the surface. A staple of quality flakes or micro pellets, varied with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, bloodworms and brine shrimp, keeps them colourful and active. Feed small amounts and watch that faster fish don't grab more than their share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the hardiest aquarium fish and a classic beginner's choice. Danios tolerate a wide range of temperatures — including unheated rooms — and forgive minor mistakes, but they still appreciate clean water and, above all, swimming length. A longer tank with gentle-to-moderate flow and a secure lid (they are keen jumpers) suits them best. The long fins of this form are undemanding but look best among calm companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy egg-scatterer, often the first fish hobbyists breed. A conditioned group scatters eggs over the bottom or fine plants and eats them readily afterwards, so use a spawning tank with a mesh or marbles to protect the eggs. No parental care is given; cooler, clean water and live foods trigger spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongfin Gold Zebra Danio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred; wild species from South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (very active shoaler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more (length for swimming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; active community and unheated\/temperate tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther active, robust community fish: tetras, rasboras, barbs, Corydoras, bristlenose and peaceful rainbowfish. Excellent dither fish for calmer community tanks and ideal for temperate setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow, long-finned fish such as bettas and fancy guppies that can't keep pace and may be nipped, and large or aggressive fish that see them as food. Avoid keeping them in small numbers, which brings out nippy behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232875790627,"sku":"BA9190","price":5.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Longfin_Gold_Zebra_Danio_980fde1d-26d7-4771-afc9-734c24e33f72.jpg?v=1781700593","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/longfin-gold-zebra-danio-danio-rerio","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}