Fireline Devario (Devario sondhii)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

8.1–11.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

170 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch

Origen

South & Southeast Asia

Descripción de la especie

Cyprinidae species Devario sondhii comes from South & Southeast Asia. A restless micropredator of the surface film, evolved for open, sunlit water. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 8.1–11.9 cm. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Generous swimming room, a big school and clean water cover nearly all of its care. Maintain 23–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Corriente

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Oxígeno disuelto

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine gravel and sand

Decoración dura

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Plantas

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them

Dieta

Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school

Evitar con

• Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works