Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Choprae Danio, also referred to as the Glowlite Danio, is endemic to Myanmar. Encountering wild specimens is rare, however, as the majority of Choprae danio available within the aquarium trade are commerically produced. A mature Choprae danio will have a shimmering silver body with an accent of blue-yellow, and a narrow orange stripe that starts in the middle of their body toward the caudal fin. Males will intensify in color dramatically during spawning. Many Choprae danio offered for sale are young and have yet to reach this potential, appearing more plain, or they are in an environment that does not bolster their best coloration. Choprae danio are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 8 individuals but more are encouraged. Danios are gregarious, and too few of individuals can result in them harassing other tank mates. An adult Choprae danio can reach a size of approximately 1″.

Diet Requirements: Choprae danios are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 15 to 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Choprae danios. A tight lid is required to avoid this danio from accidentially jumping out. Choprae danios are one of our listed “hardy fish” because they are able to endure the initial break-in cycle of a newly set-up aquarium. Choprae danios prefer a well oxygenated environment and somewhat generous water movement. The aquarium does not need to be aquascaped with anything in particular to keep a shoal of Choprae danio happy, but river stones, driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this danio. This danio does look exceptional in live planted aquariums. Unlike some of the other danio species, Choprae danios are relatively peaceful overall and are not prone to nipping decorative fins. Mix Choprae danio with other species that match their active nature, and avoid docile species that could be intimidated by such activity alone. Recommended water conditions, 74-82° F, KH 5-18, pH 6.0-8.0.

Purchase Size: Medium: 3/4” to 1”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.