Rose danio


The rose danio is a tropical fish of the family Danionidae. At first glance, this species resembles the pearl danio, but lacks the orange stripe on the side. It has a rosy colouration along the lower part of the fish and lower fins and gleams purple-blue in sunlight. It is also commonly known as the purple passion danio. Its natural range includes the Mekong River drainage in China, Thailand. Laos, and Myanmar.
  • Maximum length: 1.25 inches 3.175 cm
  • Colors: Blue, purple, silver, red
  • Temperature preference 20-25 °C
  • pH preference: 6 to 7
  • Hardness preference: Soft to medium
  • Salinity preference: Low to medium
  • Compatibility: Peaceful but fast, like most danios; needs plenty of space to swim; a good "dither" fish
  • Lifespan: Typically two to three years
  • Ease of keeping: Moderate
  • Ease of breeding: Moderate to easy