FAMILY: Cyprinidae
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NAME: Danio spp. - Zebrafish |
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Data provided courtesy of Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - (Dr. Peter Perschbacher) |
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DISTRIBUTION:
Originally from India. HABITS: The zebra danio is cheap and easy to keep. SPAWNING: These fish are relatively easy to breed. Spawning occurs at 26C. GROWTH: Baby danios grow quickly and reach maturity at 8 months. USES: These are strictly ornamental fish. CULTURE: Feed with normal vegetable flakes or live foods. Keep some finely leaved plants in the tank. Temperature range: 18-25C. Potential size: 6cm. PH 6.5-7.2. REFERENCES:
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