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Fangfang's Devario

Devario fangfangae

Also known as fangfang devario, fangfang danio, danio fangfangae

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This is a slim, active danionin from the hill streams of central Laos, with a silvery body marked by dark and light horizontal stripes along the flanks. It is kept by danio enthusiasts who like fast, schooling fish for open, well-oxygenated tanks with some current.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

6 cm

Temperature

20 to 26 °C

pH

6.5 to 7.5

Smallest tank

110 litres

Keep as

Shoal of 8 or more

Diet

Omnivore: quality flakes and small pellets, plus frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp

Swims

Top of the tank

Lifespan

3 to 5 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Laos: Nam Kading drainage (Mekong basin)

Breeding

Like other Devario it scatters eggs over plants or gravel and gives no parental care. Spawning should be possible in a separate tank with fine-leaved plants or mesh to protect the eggs, though captive breeding of this rarely traded species is poorly documented.

Good to know

Rarely seen in the trade and easily confused with other striped Devario species, so check identity when buying. It is a strong jumper and needs a tight-fitting lid.