Long Fin Leopard Danio

Common Name
Long Fin Leopard Danio
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Brachydanio Frankei Species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
General
Class
Danio
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
2 1/4-2 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
Peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized fish.
Habitat
India: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.
Breeding
Adult females have silvery high lights and adult males have golden high lights to their bodies. During spawning 300-500 eggs can be produced. Leopard Danio pairs do not produce any fertile eggs. Offspring only seem to be produced when paired with a Zebra Danio.
Additional Comments
There is argument that the Leopard Danio is a morph of the Zebra Danio and that is why they can't produce fertile offspring. Recommended for any beginner aquarium.