Danio – Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus) 3-4cm

Name: Danio - Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus) 3-4cm
SKU: LIVEDANGNT5
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SKU: LIVEDANGNT5 Categories: Danios, Live Fish

Description

The Giant Danio comes from the hill streams and standing waters of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and northern Thailand. Their natural habitat is clear water, ranging from free-flowing to still water.

Giant Danios are active and swim rapidly throughout the tank, preferring the upper levels of the aquarium. They are a schooling fish and should not be kept by themselves.

Due to its size, the Giant Danio is not well suited to being kept with smaller fish. The rule of thumb is not to combine small fish with any fish that is large enough to swallow them. Any medium- to large-sized bottom-dwelling fish will do well with Giant Danios. Slow-moving fish, such as Angels or Bettas, are not suitable as tankmates with Giant Danios. Smaller community fish are also unsuitable tankmates for Giant Danios. They make excellent additions to Cichlid tanks, as long as the Cichlid species are not overly aggressive. Giant Danios should always be kept in a school of 6 at a minimum, preferably more. Smaller numbers often result in aggressive behavior toward other fish, and even one another.

The size and activity level of this species requires a roomy aquarium to provide sufficient swimming space. Although a 200 litre tank is the recommended minimum size, it is possible to keep them in a 120 litre tank if it is the long variety. Any tank under 90cm in length is simply too small to keep Giant Danios comfortably. Because they have a tendency to jump, keep the tank kept well covered at all times. Filtration should be sufficient to provide a steady flow of water and maintain good water quality. Decor to mimic a river or stream habitat is ideal but not required. To mimic their natural environment, use river gravel or sand, driftwood, and sturdy plants, such as Anubias, along with the periphery.

Giant Danios are omnivorous and will accept a wide range of foods, including flake, freeze-dried, frozen, and live foods. To bring out the best colouration, offer frozen foods, such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, or mosquito larvae. Occasionally include vegetable flakes in their feedings to provide a well-balanced diet.