Red dario - Dario hysginon

Scientific name: Dario hysginon

Common name: Red dario

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 2 - 3 cm (0.79 - 1.18 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 20°N (142.86 - 357.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Red darios can be fussy eaters and refuse flake food or pellets; some will accept it in small quantities. They prefer live or frozen foods like blood worms, daphnia, mysis, and brine shrimp.

Origin

Asia, Red darios are found in Bengal and India.

Sexing

Males will display a much brighter colouration then the females. The females will be slightly smaller than the males.

Breeding

Add java moss or a spawning mop to the breeding tank, the male will court the female until she enters his chosen spawning site. About 60 eggs will be laid and the male will guard the nest. The eggs should hatch after 2-3 days and the fry will feed off algae on the plants but add some Infusoria to ensure they do not go hungry.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Dario hysginon is 3-6 years.

Short description

Planted tanks are a must for Dario hysginon. Males are more commonly found in the stores due to the female’s duller appearance. They are a peaceful species and very active.

Pictures

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