Malabar Danio (Devario malabaricus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameDevario malabaricus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asGiant Malabar Danio, Devario aequipinnatus complex
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-19 dGH
Appearance
Elongated blue-green body with horizontal gold-blue stripes; very similar to the giant danio.
Difficulty and care for the Malabar Danio
Easy
Origin and habitat
Western Ghats, India and Sri Lanka
Keeper notes
Peaceful but large, fast, and active; can intimidate slow tankmates and eat shrimp.
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