Best kept as a shoal in a well-maintained aquarium
Overview
Synonyms
None
Distribution
Myanmar
Maximum Size
3cm
Temperature
20-24°C
Water Parameters
pH: 6.0-7.0, dH: up to 15 degrees.
Compatibility
Community
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Mature females are fuller-bodied.
Feeding
Flake, granules and frozen foods
Description
Care
The Burma Danio is an attractive little fish which is peaceful in nature and is suitable for cooler-water community aquaria which incorporate a good flow rate. This is an active, shoaling species which must be maintained in groups of six or more. Dense plant cover (including floating plants) is very much appreciated, along with an open-swimming area in the centre of the tank. Ensure that the tank has tight fitting coverslides as these fish can jump clear of the aquarium. Burma Danios will do well with other peaceful fish of a similar size, but boisterous tankmates may cause these fish to become reclusive. As with other Danio species, long-finned tankmates may prove too much of a temptation and are not recommended. May also be seen on sale as Burmese Golden Spotted Danio.
Feeding
Eagerly accepts most small-sized aquarium foods offered: flake, micropellets, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, baby brineshrimp and cyclops.
Breeding
This egg-scattering fish has been bred using the tried and trusted techniques for spawning other Danio species (please see other Danionin profiles for more details).
Where can I buy these aquarium fish or invertebrates?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
