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About the Glowlight Danio

The Glowlight Danio is a stunning nano schooling fish celebrated for its vibrant metallic blue body, glowing orange stripes, and constantly active personality. Native to the fast-flowing streams of northern Myanmar, this beautiful Danio brings endless movement and brilliant colour to planted aquariums and peaceful freshwater community tanks.

Despite its small size, the Glowlight Danio is one of the most eye-catching members of the Danio family. Its electric blue iridescence is complemented by vivid orange horizontal stripes and bright orange fins, creating an incredible display when kept in a large school. Their energetic nature means they are almost always on the move, making them a fantastic feature in aquascaped aquariums.

Glowlight Danios thrive in well-planted aquariums with moderate water movement, open swimming areas, and excellent water quality. They should always be kept in groups of at least eight, where they display natural schooling behaviour and become more confident. Their peaceful temperament makes them ideal companions for Celestial Pearl Danios, Ember Tetras, Corydoras, Rasboras, Pencilfish, Otocinclus, Kuhli Loaches, and freshwater shrimp.

A varied diet of premium nano pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, microworms, cyclops, and other live or frozen foods will maximise their vibrant colours and maintain excellent health.

Hardy, colourful, and constantly active, the Glowlight Danio is an outstanding choice for planted aquariums and nano community tanks.

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Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Danio choprae

Common Name

Glowlight Danio

Origin

Northern Myanmar

Adult Size

3–4 cm

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size

60 Litres

Temperature

22–26°C

pH

6.5–7.5

Water Hardness

2–15 dGH

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

3–5 Years

Suitable For

Nano aquariums, planted tanks, and peaceful community aquariums

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Glowlight Danios should I keep?

Glowlight Danios are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 8, although schools of 10–15 create a much more impressive display.

Are Glowlight Danios peaceful?

Yes. They are peaceful, active fish that make excellent companions for other small community species.

What do Glowlight Danios eat?

They thrive on premium nano pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, microworms, cyclops, and other live or frozen foods.

Can Glowlight Danios live with shrimp?

Yes. They are generally safe with adult Cherry Shrimp and Amano Shrimp. Very small shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.

Why are my Glowlight Danios losing colour?

Stress, poor water quality, inadequate nutrition, or keeping too few fish can reduce their vibrant colours. Stable water conditions, a varied diet, and larger schools help maintain their brilliant appearance.

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Common Mistakes

Keeping them in small groups

Glowlight Danios become less confident and lose their natural schooling behaviour when kept in insufficient numbers.

Poor water quality

Excellent filtration and regular water changes are essential for healthy, active fish.

Feeding oversized foods

Their small mouths require fine pellets, crushed flakes, and appropriately sized live or frozen foods.

Keeping them with large aggressive fish

Choose peaceful community species that won't intimidate these small, active fish.

Providing too little swimming space

Although small, Glowlight Danios are energetic swimmers and appreciate open areas alongside dense planting.