{"product_id":"assorted-danio-inventory-use-only","title":"Assorted Danio (Inventory Use Only)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThese danios are a assorted mixture of regular, albino and longfin varietys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Danio\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanios are active, hardy freshwater schooling fish known for their \u003cstrong\u003elively behaviour, streamlined bodies, and attractive patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are an excellent choice for community aquariums and are particularly well suited to aquarists looking for an energetic schooling species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanios are naturally active swimmers and should be kept in groups to allow their social behaviour to develop. A longer aquarium with plenty of open swimming space is ideal, along with plants and hardscape around the edges for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally peaceful but can be very energetic, so they are best housed with other similarly sized, active community fish. Their constant movement makes them an entertaining addition to a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the species or variety, Danios can display striking blue, gold, silver, yellow, or striped patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDanio\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Schooling Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by species\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \/ Active\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community aquariums, planted tanks, and active freshwater setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Danios should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanios are schooling fish and should ideally be kept in a group of \u003cstrong\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups generally producing more natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Danios peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful community fish, although their high activity level can sometimes overwhelm very slow-moving or timid species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed Danios?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of quality tropical flakes or micro pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Danios suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their hardiness and adaptability make them one of the easier schooling fish for beginner aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Danios need a planted aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't require live plants, but planted aquariums provide cover and help create a more natural environment. Leave plenty of open swimming space as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too few fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDanios are schooling fish and are much more comfortable and natural in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing a small, cramped aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir constant swimming makes a longer aquarium preferable to a tall, narrow setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with very slow fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir energetic behaviour can stress extremely slow-moving or timid tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDanios are enthusiastic feeders. 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