Giant Danio

The Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus) is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the West coast of India, it grows to a maximum length of 6 inches (15 cm), making it one of the largest of the danionins. They are characterized by a blue and yellow torpedo shaped body with gray and clear fins.
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Common Name
Giant Danio
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Danio aequipinnatus
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Danio
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
4-4 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Extremely active schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized fish. Smaller fish may be eaten.
Habitat
Sri Lanka: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.
Breeding
Adult males have a blue line which runs straight over their tail fin, while the females' blue line bends up at the tail fin. During spawning they can produce up to 300 eggs.
Additional Comments
Covered aquarium is recommended as they are great jumpers.