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The Pearl Danio originates in the small rivers and hill streams of Sumatra, Burma and Thailand. These fish vary in coloration, but most specimens have a yellow, pink or silver body ornamented with two yellowish white or reddish blue stripes. The bodies of these fish exhibit an iridescent sheen, which is how they earned the name Pearl Danio. This species is also known by the nickname Blue-Redstripe Danio.
Pearl Danios are peaceful fish and make excellent additions to the community tank. Though they prefer a tropical tank with a fairly neutral pH, they can tolerate a variety of water conditions. These fish are best kept in groups of six or more in planted tanks, provided the plants are concentrated near the sides and back of the aquarium. This arrangement is best to provide Pearl Danios with adequate open space for swimming.
This species feeds primarily on insects in the wild but is generally unfussy in the home aquarium. Pearl Danios are likely to accept dried flakes or granules as a staple diet but should also be offered live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, Daphnia and Artemia. Supplement this diet with algae flakes and fresh vegetables to encourage optimal coloration.
These fish are relatively easy to breed and are likely to spawn in either pairs or in schools. Pearl Danios are egglayers and thus prefer a breeding tank outfitted with java moss and other fine-leaved plants on which to spawn. To encourage spawning behavior, add small amounts of cool water to the breeding tank every few hours and condition the fish on live and frozen foods. Spawning typically occurs in the morning and the fry generally hatch after 24 to 36 hours.
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