Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDevario aequipinnatus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asDanio aequipinnatus
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-81°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Elongated steel-blue body with horizontal yellow-gold stripes and broken bars.
Difficulty and care for the Giant Danio
Easy
Origin and habitat
Sri Lanka, western India, Nepal
Keeper notes
Peaceful but very large and energetic; will eat shrimp and tiny fish and may stress slow tankmates.
Log Giant Danio in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Giant Danio alongside everything else in your reef.
