Tiger danio - Devario maetaengensis

Scientific name: Devario maetaengensis

Common name: Tiger danio

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 10°N (53.57 - 178.57ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°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

Tiger danios are not fussy eaters so use a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied by offering treats of live or frozen foods twice a week.

Origin

Asia; Tiger danios are native to the waterways of Thailand.

Sexing

Males have a slimmer body shape when compared to the females and will display a brighter colouration.

Breeding

Use a small breeding tank and add java moss or spawning mops to provide spawning sites. Raise the temperature of the breeding tank slightly higher than the main tank and after the parents have been conditioned on live foods, add them to the breeding tank. Once spawning is complete, remove the parents to prevent them eating the eggs. The eggs should hatch after 36-48 hours and once the fry are free swimming they can be fed on Infusoria initially.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Tiger danio is 3-4 years.

Short description

A peaceful species that is relatively new to the aquarium hobby. Devario maetaengensis are best kept in small groups of at least 6 specimens and ensure that there are open swimming spaces at the front of the tank.

Pictures

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