Dracula Fish (Danionella dracula)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDanionella dracula
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asDracula Minnow, Dracula Danionella
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size0.7 in
Minimum tank size5 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-10 dGH
Appearance
Tiny translucent fish; males bear bony fang-like jaw projections that give the species its vampiric name.
Difficulty and care for the Dracula Fish
Hard
Origin and habitat
Northern Myanmar
Keeper notes
Peaceful despite the name; males spar with their fang-like protrusions but harm nothing else.
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