Danios are active, hardy freshwater fish popular in home aquariums. Many species are well suited to community tanks and are especially valued for their constant movement and bold, energetic behaviour.
Danios are social fish that do best in groups and spend much of their time actively swimming in the upper to middle areas of the aquarium. They are bold, fast-moving fish that add visible activity to a tank.
Provide plenty of open swimming space, stable water quality, and a varied diet of flakes, pellets, and frozen or live foods. Many danio species are beginner-friendly, and some can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures than typical tropical community fish. Always check the individual species profile, since size and care needs vary across the group.
Danio margaritatus
Danio albolineatus
Danio rerio