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Salmon Danio

Devario salmonata

Also known as devario salmonatus, salmon danio, salmon devario, danio salmonata, devario sp. salmon

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A slim, active danio with a salmon-orange to pinkish body crossed by bluish lateral stripes and bars that brighten in good condition. It is kept for its lively shoaling behaviour and warm colouring, and suits a well-oxygenated stream-style tank with open swimming space.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

7 cm

Temperature

20 to 26 °C

pH

6.5 to 7.5

Smallest tank

120 litres

Keep as

Shoal of 8 or more

Diet

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

Swims

Top of the tank

Lifespan

3 to 5 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Myanmar (Tenasserim region, Ataran River drainage) and adjacent western Thailand

Breeding

An egg-scattering species that gives no parental care and will eat its own eggs. Spawning is reasonably achievable in a separate tank with mesh or fine-leaved plants, removing adults once eggs are laid and raising fry on infusoria and then baby brine shrimp.

Good to know

Very fast, jumpy swimmers that need a tightly fitting lid and plenty of length to swim. Poorly studied in the hobby and occasionally confused with other striped Devario species, so check identity when buying.