Meghalaya Danio

Care

Danio meghalayensis is a striking subtropical species from the cool mountain streams of India. It was once thought to be synonymous with Danio dangila, but it is now considered a species in its own right. This is a medium-sized active, shoaling species that is best maintained in groups of at least 6 specimens. The aquarium itself should be well oxygenated, well-filtered and have a good flow rate in order to best replicate its natural habitat. 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. Although generally peaceful, D. meghalayensis can be a little boisterous at feeding times, and should not be trusted with any really tiny fish, or any slow-moving fish that have elaborate finnage. Care should be taken when carrying out maintenance in the aquarium as this species can be spooked rather easily and will usually dive for cover. Ensure that there is no sharp decor. At present, all imports are wild-caught. Sometimes also labelled as the Brilliant Whiskered Danio.

Feeding

Flake, slow-sinking granular foods, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp etc.

Breeding

An egg scattering species that can be spawned in a good sized breeding aquarium with a substrate of marbles and large clumps of Java moss. The parents should be acclimatised back to the main aquarium after spawning has ceased, in order to prevent them predating on the eggs.