Giant Danio Fish

Species name: Danio aequipinnatus
Synonym: Perilampus canarensis; Puntius malabaricus; Perilampus mysoricus; Danio malabaricus; Perilampus aurolineatus
Common name: Giant Danio
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 10 cm / 4 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: India, Myanmar, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) can be kept in community aquariums with small and medium sized inhabitants.
Water parameters: Temperature 18-24°C / 65-75°F; pH 6.0 - 8.0

Aquarium setup:
Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) accepts most water conditions providing extremes are avoided. The aquarium decoration should be created so that hey has a lot of open space to swim in as well as places with dense vegetation. Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) is a very active species that should only be kept in groups of ten or more fishes. The aquarium should be well covered sine they are excellent jumpers.

Feeding:
Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) accept most food sources and will readily accept flake food when kept in aquariums.

Breeding:
Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) are very easy to breed. Males are slimmer and have a more intense colouration than the females. Danio aequipinnatus (Giant Danio) can be breed either in pairs or in groups. The parents should be removed as soon as the eggs are laid to avoid them eating the eggs. You should also provide a suitable substance on the bottom like java moss that prevents the parents from getting to their eggs.