Giant Danio
Devario Aequipinnatus
The Giant Danio is definitely a ‘giant’ in the Danio world. It can grow to over 3” and is a stunning shoal fish, ideal for larger community aquariums. Being a shoal fish, they should be kept in groups of 5 or more. Although not as hardy as some other danio, they are quite tolerant to water chemistry changes as are often used as one of the first fish stocked to help mature an aquarium. They can be trouble makes, often harassing smaller and larger tanks mates but almost never damage any of them.
Current Size – 3-3.5cm
Adult Length – 10cm
Temperature Range – 21 - 24°C
pH Range – 6.8 – 7.8
Water Hardness – 18 – 143ppm
Special Requirements - These danio prefer subdued lighting with plenty of plants.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are a community fish but they make poor companions for any fish that prefers a quiet and calm environment. They are ideal with other robust community fish such as other danios, barbs amd well as loaches and catfish.
Feeding – They are true omnivores and require a quality varied diet. They will eat most dry foods along with live and frozen food.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
