Glowlight Danio - Danio choprai
By: Agassizii
Species Name: Danio choprai
Common Names: Glowlight Danio
Synonyms:
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 3 cm / 1.25 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Asia: Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai) originates from Myanmar / Burma and Thailand.
Temperament: The Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai) is a shy species. Large fishes, both peaceful and aggressive, should be avoided when keeping Glowlight Danios. Glowlight Danios are very peaceful, though they will chase fishes of their own kind on occasion.
Company: All larger fishes should be avoided. Be sure to keep Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai) in a group of six or more of their own kind since they are a schooling species. Most small, placid fishes would make suitable tank mates.
Water Parameters: pH 6.4-7.0, temperature 22-26 ° C / 72-80 ° F
Aquarium Setup: The tank for a group of Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai) should be well-planted along the sides as well as have plenty of open swimming space. Having a few floating plants will help them feel more secure. The presence of bogwood in the tank is also a good idea as it will help to maintain the preferred pH-value and hardness.
Feeding: The Glowlight Danios (Danio choprai) are omnivorous. They accept prepared, smaller live and smaller frozen foods.
Breeding: The Glowlight Danio (Danio choprai) is somewhat difficult to breed in aquaria. Feeding small live and/or frozen foods such as daphnia will help to trigger spawning behaviour. The parents will eat their own eggs if they are able to get to them.