| Danios fish are an excellent choice for most | | | | Danios fish have a lifespan of about five years |
| aquariums due to their high energy level and mild | | | | under proper conditions and are quite simple to |
| temperament and are particularly recommended | | | | care for, making them ideal for beginners and |
| for first-time aquarium owners. These hardy fish | | | | children. Technically considered cold-water fish, |
| will offer hours of enjoyment and are easy to | | | | Danios will adapt to most water conditions but |
| care for as well. | | | | they do prefer cooler temperatures usually |
| There are several varieties of the Danios fish, one | | | | between 64 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit or so. |
| of the most commonly known being the Zebra | | | | Danios should also be provided with plenty of light |
| Danio which is easily recognized by its distinct | | | | and lots of room to swim about freely. These |
| horizontal stripes. This particular Danio will grow to | | | | active fish should do well in a ten-gallon aquarium |
| be about 1.5 inches in length and is also suitable | | | | that is kept at a PH level between 6.5 and 7.0, |
| for community tanks because of its peaceful | | | | about a ¼ inch of gravel and with an |
| nature. The Gold, Pearl and Leopard types of | | | | exterior power filter. Of course, if you have |
| Danios will also grow to a maximum size of 1.5 | | | | several other types of fish in your aquarium you'll |
| inches, but Giant Danios however, can grow to | | | | want to choose a larger size and also a more |
| about five inches or so in length. | | | | powerful filter. |
| Danios will be most comfortable with at least a | | | | Floating flake-food and freeze-dried blood worms, |
| school of four to six of their own species. These | | | | or mosquito larvae, are the preferred diet of |
| fish have a variety of suitable tank mates to | | | | choice for Danios. Both of these can be found in |
| choose from such as Rainbows, Barbs and most | | | | fish or pet stores as well as live black worms and |
| types of Gouramis, provided they are smaller | | | | live or frozen brine shrimp, which are two of their |
| than the Danios are. Danios will also do well with a | | | | other favorite treats. |
| school of Clown or Yoyo Loaches and some | | | | As with any type of fish or aquarium life, you |
| varieties of Catfish such as the Corydoras or the | | | | should be aware of the signs of stress or disease |
| Plecostomus Catfish. | | | | and know how to treat the illnesses as well. Fish |
| Even-tempered Danios are often used in | | | | should never be overfed and their tank water |
| aquariums to distract other, more aggressive fish | | | | should be changed as needed, also making sure |
| from fighting with one another. Betta fish, for | | | | the filter system is working properly at all times. |
| example, are notorious fighters, flaring their gills | | | | With just a little regular care, you'll be able to |
| and charging at each other aggressively. Until a | | | | enjoy watching your Danios swim and interact |
| busy school of Danios swims by and distracts the | | | | with each other for years to come. |
| Betta, ultimately keeping the peace in the tank. | | | | |