Family: Cyprinidae
Queen Danio — a Cyprinidae from South & Southeast Asia, hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving. Reaches 8.1–11.9 cm; tight schooler; the more the livelier. 23–25 °C.
Devario regina, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South & Southeast Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving and eager eater; small frequent feeds suit its pace, it grows to 8.1–11.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 23–25 °C range. Other Devario species in our database include Devario sondhii, Devario devario, Devario fraseri.
Intermediate difficulty. Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving; tight schooler; the more the livelier.
Hold 23–25 °C and keep it stable — 23–25 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 8.1–11.9 cm. Minimum tank: 170 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Eager eater; small frequent feeds suit its pace. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving; tight schooler; the more the livelier. Good company: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss. Keep away from Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Comes from South & Southeast Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer among plants; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.