Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDanio choprae
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asChoprae Danio, Glow-light Danio, Burmese Danio
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size1.4 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-79°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 2-12 dGH
Appearance
Short, deep-bodied danio with a bright orange-red horizontal bar over greenish flanks and gold vertical bars near the tail.
Difficulty and care for the Glowlight Danio
Easy
Origin and habitat
Northern Myanmar (Irrawaddy basin)
Keeper notes
Peaceful and slightly shy; thrives and colors up best in a tight group of 8 or more with calm tankmates.
Log Glowlight 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 Glowlight Danio alongside everything else in your reef.
