Family: Cyprinidae
Bengal danio — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 15–26 °C.
Devario devario is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 7.5–11 cm of adult fish at 15–26 °C. Related profiles: Devario regina, Devario sondhii, Devario fraseri.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 15–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–8, GH 5–19 dGH suit it.
Full size is 7.5–11 cm. Minimum tank: 145 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is 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: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.