These fish of fast-moving water need a well-filtered aquarium with high oxygen levels
Overview
Synonyms
Danio sondhii, Brachydanio sondhii
Distribution
Myanmar: Southern Shan States and the Salween basin.
Maximum Size
6.5cm (2.6")
Temperature
18-25°C
Water Parameters
pH: 6.5-7.5, dH: up to 18 degrees. Avoid extremes.
Compatibility
Community with no long-finned fish
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Mature females likely to be heavier bodied.
Feeding
Flake, granules and frozen foods
Description
Care
The Fireline Danio is a relatively new species in the aquatics hobby (Spring 2007) and makes a stunning addition to the spacious temperate aquarium. As an active, shoaling species, it is best maintained in groups of at least 6 specimens, and preferably more wherever possible. The aquarium itself should be well oxygenated, well-filtered and have a good flow rate "“ these fish will swim against the current in obvious enjoyment. The sides and back of the aquarium should be well planted, leaving an open swimming space in the centre. Devario sondhii appear to be generally quite peaceful, but they should not be trusted with any really tiny fish, or any slow-moving fish that have elaborate finnage. May also be seen on sale as Burmese Gold Line Rose Danio.
Feeding
Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brineshrimp etc.
Breeding
No detailed reports of the breeding of this species are currently available, although they are likely to spawn in a similar fashion to other Danionins.
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
