Yoma Danio

Care

The Yoma Danio is a very active species, which requires a spacious aquarium. It is a naturally shoaling species and should be maintained in groups of 6 or more. The aquarium itself should be well planted at the back and sides, leaving an open swimming space in the centre. As these fish are expert jumpers, the tank should have tight fitting coverslides with no gaps. Ensure that well oxygenated, well-filtered, cool water is provided along with a good flow rate " these fish will swim against the current in obvious enjoyment. The dominant male (Alpha) fish in the tank is likely to display bolder colouration and, on occasion, may show some aggression towards other males. However, this is not usually a problem in a roomy, well planted aquarium where there is a large network of hiding places. May be a little boisterous at feeding times. Not recommended for keeping alongside tiny fish or slow-moving fish with elaborate finnage.

Feeding

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

Breeding

Difficult. The Yoma Danio is an egg scattering species and spawning attempts should be carried out in a separate 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.