Common Name:Giant Danio

Scientific Name:Brachydanio aequipinnatus

Family:Cyprinidae

Origin:India and Sri Lanka

Diet:Carnivore

Temperament:Peaceful.

Average Size:4 inches

Gender:Males are usually slimmer and more brightly colored.

Perferred Water Conditions:not picky but perfer neutral

Care:Easy

Comments:These fish are always active darting all over the tank and never sit still. They perfer to be kept in pairs or schools. Not a demanding fish what-so-ever, food and water changes is all they require. Longer tanks are best for this fish as they are always swimming around and the longer the tank the better.

Author:Justin Warnock

Image Credit:Justin Warnock