Family: Cyprinidae
Fraser Danio — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 23–25 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Devario fraseri lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Devario species we profile, alongside Devario regina, Devario sondhii, Devario devario.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 23–25 °C and keep it stable — 23–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
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. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.