The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Giant Danio Devario Aequipinnatus 2cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Giant Danio is a large, torpedo-shaped shoaler with a steel-blue body streaked with golden yellow lines and a constantly moving nature. It comes from clear, fast hill streams from India and Nepal through to Indochina. It suits larger community tanks with robust, active fish and keepers who enjoy lively surface activity.
- Adult Size: Around 10 cm (4 in) in aquaria; up to 15 cm (6 in) wild
- Lifespan: 5–7 years
Origin
- Native to: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand
- Habitat: Clear, well-oxygenated hill streams over gravel
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, mainly insectivorous
- Preferred Foods: Flake, pellets, bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, small insects
- Feeding Habits: Feed once or twice daily; they eat greedily
Tank Mates
- Best with: Larger barbs, rainbowfish, loaches, peaceful medium cichlids, Corydoras
- Avoid: Slow, timid or long-finned fish; tiny species
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Peaceful but boisterous
- Territoriality: Mild chasing within the shoal; none towards others
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Needs a long tank, oxygenated water and a lid
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, neutral, moderately hard
- Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH: 6.0–8.0
- Hardness: 5–19 dGH
- Flow: Moderate to strong
- Tank Size: Minimum 200 litres; 120 cm long for a group of six or more
Final Notes
These juveniles grow fast into large, powerful swimmers, so plan a long tank with open water and good flow. Keep at least six to spread out chasing. They are strong jumpers and need a tight-fitting lid. Females are deeper-bodied and slightly larger; they scatter eggs among plants with no parental care. Given room, a shoal of Giant Danios is a spectacular, easy-going centrepiece.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.