Scientific name:

Brachydanio rerio

Common name:

Zebra danio

Sexing:

Mature females are fuller bodied and larger and have a white back ground colour, males have golden-yellow

Habitat:

Eastern India

Food:

Omnivorous, vegetable flakes, will also accept live and frozen foods.

Care and maintenance:

Likes to swim so a long aquarium is best, moderately planted at the back and sides, coarse gravel is best. An active temperamental fish but very loyal to their mates.

Water conditions:

4-8° dGH, pH 6.5-7.0

Temperature:

18°-24°c, 64°-74°F

Size:

2½” (60mm)

Tank size:

30” (75cm)