Scientific Name: Danio albolineatus
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Burma, Sumatra, Thailand
Adult Size: 2 inches (6 cm)
Social: Peaceful schooling fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: All levels
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy
pH: 6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: 5-12 dGH
Temperature: 64-74 F (18-24 C)
Description:
If you’ve seen a Pearl Danio you know the iridescent colors it’s named for make it one of the most attractive freshwater fish. Its pearly blue-violet hued body is accented by an orange-red stripe running from tail to mid-body. Males are smaller, slimmer, and more colorful, often showing a red tint along the ventral aspect. A yellow ochre color variant, known as the 'Yellow Danio', is available in some locations.
Pearl Danios have a forked tail, paired barbels, and reach a maximum length of two inches (6 cm). They are live for approximately five years. An extremely hardy and easy to care for fish, Pearls make an excellent beginner fish. They are peaceful, and well suited to community tanks with other small to medium sized fish. Like others of the Danio family, Pearls live in schools and should always be kept in groups of four or more.
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