Leopard Danio (Danio frankei)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDanio frankei
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asLeopard Spotted Danio, Danio rerio var. frankei, Longfin Leopard Danio
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size2 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemp 64-77°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Zebra-danio-shaped fish whose stripes are broken into a dense pattern of dark spots over a gold body; longfin form common.
Difficulty and care for the Leopard Danio
Easy
Origin and habitat
Cultivated spotted form of Danio rerio
Keeper notes
Peaceful and active like the zebra danio it derives from; keep 6+ to disperse its energetic swimming. Long-finned form is a target for nippers, not a nipper.
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