Glowlight Danio Danio Choprai 2cm

Overview

The Glowlight Danio is a tiny, jewel-like shoaler with a golden-orange body, iridescent blue-green bars and a glowing orange stripe along the flank. It is endemic to hill streams in northern Myanmar and is constantly on the move, flashing colour as the group turns. It suits peaceful community and nano tanks where a lively, colourful shoal is wanted.

• Adult Size: Around 3 cm (1.2 in); females slightly larger and rounder
• Lifespan: 3–5 years

Origin

• Native to: Mogaung Chaung river system, Kachin State, northern Myanmar
• Habitat: Small, clear hill streams with gravel and rocky substrates

Feeding

• Diet: Omnivorous, micropredator that chiefly takes insects in nature
• Preferred Foods: Micro pellets, crushed flake, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm, cyclops
• Feeding Habits: Small feeds twice daily; live and frozen foods boost colour

Tank Mates

• Best with: Small tetras, rasboras, other danios, livebearers, small loaches, corydoras
• Avoid: Large or boisterous fish, anything big enough to eat them

Aggression & Behaviour

• Temperament: Very peaceful, active, constantly shoaling
• Territoriality: None; males spar harmlessly for display

Experience Level

• Difficulty: Beginner
• Challenges: Needs a large group, cool clean water and a covered tank

Water Parameters

• Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard
• Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Hardness: 1–12 dGH
• Flow: Moderate; well oxygenated
• Tank Size: Minimum 70 litres for a group of 8–10; length matters more than depth

Final Notes

Buy a group of at least eight to ten; smaller numbers hide, lose colour and stress. They are accomplished jumpers, so a tight-fitting lid is essential. Cooler, well-oxygenated water with some current suits them better than a hot tank. Egg scatterers with no parental care, they may spawn spontaneously among fine-leaved plants, with eggs hatching in about three days. Give them a dark substrate and planted edges and the whole shoal lights up.