{"product_id":"spotted-danio-danio-nigrofasciatus","title":"Spotted Danio | Danio nigrofasciatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Spotted Danio is a smaller, gentler cousin of the familiar zebra danio — a tidy little fish dotted with dark spots and washed with a warm gold-and-blue sheen along the flanks. Hardy, peaceful and constantly on the move, it stays around 3–4 cm and makes a lovely, active shoaler for a planted nano or community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanio nigrofasciatus comes from Myanmar (Burma), where it lives in clear, gently flowing streams, pools and paddy margins over gravel and among vegetation. The water is typically cool to warm, clean and well oxygenated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, streamlined danio whose golden-tan body carries a blue-grey lateral band broken into a row of spots, with further fine spotting below. The overall effect is subtle but pretty, and a shoal moving together catches the light beautifully. Females are a little rounder than the slimmer males.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and happiest in a group of eight or more, in which it schools and dashes about tirelessly. It makes an excellent, undemanding community fish alongside other small, calm species, though very slow or long-finned tank mates may find its constant activity a little much.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore and micro-feeder. Offer good-quality flake and small pellets as a staple, with frozen and live treats such as daphnia, cyclops and small bloodworm to bring out colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a planted aquarium of at least 60 L, ideally 75 L or more, giving room for its active swimming. Keep the temperature at 22–26 °C — it appreciates slightly cooler, well-oxygenated water — with pH 6.5–7.5 and soft to neutral water. Some gentle flow suits it well, and a lid is wise as danios can jump. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns readily. A well-conditioned group scatters non-adhesive eggs over the bottom, ideally over a mesh or a layer of marbles so the eggs fall out of reach, as the adults will eat them. Raising the fry is straightforward on infusoria and then fine powdered foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDanio nigrofasciatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotted Danio, Dwarf Spotted Danio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyanmar (Burma)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (very active schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): flake, small pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral, around 3–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small danios, rasboras, small tetras, corydoras, otocinclus and dwarf shrimp in a peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, and with slow, long-finned species such as bettas that may be pestered by its constant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232875692323,"sku":"BA9243","price":7.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Spotted_Danio_2cebc695-03c3-4bf0-995b-cc12032eebb4.jpg?v=1781700603","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/spotted-danio-danio-nigrofasciatus","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}