Family: Cyprinidae
Fireline Devario — a Cyprinidae from South & Southeast Asia, peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Reaches 8.1–11.9 cm; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. 23–25 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to South & Southeast Asia: Devario sondhii lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Adults reach 8.1–11.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Devario species we profile, alongside Devario regina, Devario devario, Devario fraseri.
A moderate-level species: peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 23–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 23.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 8.1–11.9 cm. Minimum tank: 170 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
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; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Good company: Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school. Keep away from Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface.
Native to South & Southeast Asia, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.