Leopard danio
breed of zebrafish
The leopard danio (Brachydanio rerio or Brachydanio frankei) is a species of freshwater fish. They are native to India.
In the aquarium change
The leopard danio is an active fish that likes to live in shoals (groups). They are peaceful fish. They are often kept in community fish tanks. They grow to about 40–50 mm.[1] They like to live in a water temperature of about 18–25 °C.[1]
Diet change
Leopard danios are omnivores. In the wild, they mostly eat invertebrates.[1] In tanks, they can eat bloodworms, brine shrimp and flake foods.
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Brachydanio rerio – Zebra 'Danio' (Brachydanio frankei, Danio rerio)". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
Other websites change
- http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/leoparddanio.php
- http://www.aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk/Leopard-Danio.html Archived 2014-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
