Barred Danio (Devario pathirana)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDevario pathirana
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asPathirana Danio, Sri Lankan Devario, Pathirana's Devario
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size2.4 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-15 dGH
Appearance
Deep-bodied devario with bold blue-black vertical bars and stripes over a silvery-gold body.
Difficulty and care for the Barred Danio
Easy
Origin and habitat
Sri Lanka (endemic)
Keeper notes
Peaceful devario; active schooler whose chasing stays within the group. Keep six or more with similarly active fish.
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