Spotted Danio Information & Care
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| Fish Type | Egg-laying |
| Fish Family | Cyprinids |
| Sub Family 1 | Danios |
| Common Name | Spotted Danio |
| Scientific Name | Danio nigrofasciatus |
| Description |
The Spotted Danio or Dwarf Danio (Danio nigrofasciatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in northern Myanmar, this fish is sometimes found in community tanks by fish keeping hobbyists. It grows to a maximum length of 1.5 inches (3.7 cm). In the wild, the Spotted Danio is found in rivers in a tropical climate and prefer water with a 6.5 - 7.0 pH, a water hardness of 5.0 - 12.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 75 - 82 °F (24 - 28 °C). The Spotted Danio is an egglayer.
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