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Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus)

Giant Danio

Devario aequipinnatus

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Fast, tough and always moving, so it needs swimming length and a lid. Can outcompete slow fish at feeding time.

Adult size
4 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
72–80 °F
pH · hardness
6–8 · 5–19 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntDiscus — needs 82–88 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Dwarf Water LettuceWater WisteriaAmazon FrogbitOzelot SwordCryptocoryne BalansaeSalvinia

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.