Family: Cyprinidae
Glowlight Danio — a Cyprinidae from South & Southeast Asia, peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Reaches 2.3–3.4 cm; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. 18–24 °C.
Danio choprae, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South & Southeast Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch and small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods, it grows to 2.3–3.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–24 °C range. Other Danio species in our database include Danio margaritatus, Danio rerio, Danio albolineatus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–24 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 2.3–3.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Recommended tankmates: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss. Avoid Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Native to South & Southeast Asia, 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: typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.