Yoma Danio - Danio feegradei
By: Agassizii
Species Name: Danio feegradei
Common Names: Yoma Danio
Synonyms:
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Asia: Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) may be found in Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).
Temperament: Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) are quite placid. They are a great community fish.
Company: Suitable tank mates for Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) include most smaller, peaceful community fish, e.g. smaller tetras, barbs, rasboras, rainbow fish, and other small, peaceful fishes. Yoma Danios should be kept in schools of at least six.
Water Parameters: pH 6.8, temperature 22-25 ° C / 71-77 ° F
Aquarium Setup: The tank for Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) should have plenty of free-swimming space. The tank should be well-planted along the sides to help provide areas for the fishes to seek refuge in. The presence of bogwood in the tank will help obtain the desired pH-value and hardness.
Feeding: Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) will eat most foods including prepared, small live and small frozen foods.
Breeding: The male and female should be separated for one week. Feed the Yoma Danios (Danio feegradei) small live and/or frozen foods to help condition them. The breeding tank should contain a layer of marbles on the bottom for the eggs to fall into; otherwise the parents will eat their eggs. The water level should be kept fairly low. After one week of separation between the male and female they may be added to the breeding tank. After the spawning is complete, the parents should be removed as well as the marbles. The eggs should be left in a bare tank with a sponge filter. After the fry are free-swimming, they may be fed infusoria. Perform frequent water changes.