Family: Cyprinidae
Dwarf Spotted Danio — a Cyprinidae from South & Southeast Asia, 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.
A Cyprinidae species native to South & Southeast Asia: Danio nigrofasciatus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few. Adults reach 2.3–3.4 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Danio species we profile, alongside Danio margaritatus, Danio rerio, Danio albolineatus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–24 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–8, GH 5–19 dGH suit it.
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. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
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.
Its home waters are South & Southeast Asia — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom. Males often slimmer and more colourful.