Orange finned danio - Danio kyathit

Scientific name: Danio kyathit

Common name: Orange finned danio

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 3 - 4 cm (1.18 - 1.57 inch)

014

Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 19°N (53.57 - 339.29ppm)

0°C 32°F30°C 86°F

Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C (71.6 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: East Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Orange finned danios will accept all foods offered. Danio kyathit will readily consume quality flake or small pellets but they will require treats of live or frozen foods. Blood worms, daphnia and brine shrimp should be given twice weekly.

Origin

Asia; Orange finned danios are to be found all over the Asian continent but most numbers are to be found in the South East.

Sexing

While the female’s fins will be cleat, the males will display a red colouration on all of their fins.

Breeding

Being a new species of Danio in the aquarium hobby, there are not many reports of these breeding in captivity. It is believed that they will breed as other danios so a substrate should be provided for the eggs to fall into and the parents should be removed after spawning.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Danio kyathit is 2-3 years.

Short description

Orange finned danios make great community fish but should be kept in small groups of at least 6 fish. They prefer a planted tank but are tolerant of different water parameters. Some keepers even use these fish in coldwater set ups.

Pictures

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.