Family: Cyprinidae
pearl danio — a Cyprinidae from Myanmar to Thailand, peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few. Reaches 2.3–3.4 cm; shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence. 18–24 °C.
Danio albolineatus is a Cyprinidae from Myanmar to Thailand. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful and energetic. Plan on 2.3–3.4 cm of adult fish at 18–24 °C. Related profiles: Danio margaritatus, Danio rerio, Danio choprae.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few; shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence.
Hold 18–24 °C and keep it stable — 18.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 2.3–3.4 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; accepts everything small enough. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few — pair it with Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss and skip Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Native to Myanmar to Thailand, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom. Males often slimmer and more colourful.