Gold Ring Devario (Devario auratus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDevario auratus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asAuratus Devario, Golden Devario
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size3 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 70-78°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-15 dGH
Appearance
Silvery-gold devario with bluish vertical bars on the forebody and an interrupted dark lateral line.
Difficulty and care for the Gold Ring Devario
Easy
Origin and habitat
Myanmar (Irrawaddy basin)
Keeper notes
Peaceful schooler; active and best in a group, where chasing is intra-group display rather than aggression toward tankmates.
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