Blue Danio
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| Danio kerri (Smith, 1931) |
The Blue Danio or Kerr's Danio (Danio kerri) is a tropical fish belonging to the Danio family (Cyprinidae). Originating from South-east Asia on the island of Koh Yao Yai in the Malaysian Peninsula, this fish is sometimes found in the fish keeping hobby. It is a blue colored, deep bodied Danio with several pinkish/gold lines from tail to gills which may or may not be continuous, over a powder blue side.
The Blue Danio is a peaceful, active schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. They prefer a well planted environment but still need plenty of space to school. Blue Danios prefer water with a 6.5 - 7.0 pH, a water hardness of 8 - 12 dGH, and a temperature range of 73 - 77 F (23-25 C).
Blue Danios are egg-scatterers that spawn among a coarse gravel bed. They will typically spawn at the first light of day. The eggs will hatch in approximately 36 hours.
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[edit] Former Names and Synonyms
- Brachydanio kerri
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[edit] References
- Danio kerri (TSN 163672). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 12 November 2004.
- "Danio kerri". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
- Turquoise Danio. Drs. Foster & Smith's LiveAquaria.com. Retrieved on December 15, 2004.
