Family: Cyprinidae.

Sub Family: Rasborinae.

Origin: Burma.

Max Size: 2 inches.

Temperament: Peaceful and less lively than others in this group.

Sociability: Tends to stay with a mate rather than shoaling.

Environment: Rivers and streams, pH 6.5 to 7, DH 5 to 12.

Climate: Tropical, needs lots of warmth 75f to 82f.

Diet: Omnivore but with a preference for live food. Will accept all aquarium food.

Breeding: Easy, spawn just as a pair with the same fish that stay together in the main tank.

Sexual Characteristics: Female is larger and plumper, the males anal fin has a brown edge.

Availability: Not that common.

Further Information: Not quite as easy as the Zebra Danio but a good community fish.

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