Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus) Care Guide

A hardy, fast-swimming danio with a beautiful pearlescent sheen on its body. Males display a pinkish-orange hue while females are more silvery.

Overview

Danio albolineatus is a species in the family Cyprinidae. A hardy, fast-swimming danio with a beautiful pearlescent sheen on its body. Males display a pinkish-orange hue while females are more silvery. Very active and prefers to be kept in groups with plenty of swimming space.

Taxonomy

Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Danio
Scientific name: Danio albolineatus
Origin: Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Thailand

Habitat

Native to streams and rivers of Myanmar, Thailand and adjacent parts of Southeast Asia. Inhabits clear, well-oxygenated flowing water in the upper layers. An active, fast-swimming shoaling cyprinid tolerant of a wide temperature range.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 80 L
Temperature: 18-25 °C
pH: 6-8
GH: 5-19 °dGH
Water flow: moderate
Adult size: 5-6 cm
Lifespan: 3-5 years
Recommended group size: ≥ 6
Difficulty: beginner

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 2x daily. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: peaceful
Swimming level: top
Compatible tank mates: Zebra Danio, Corydoras, Cherry Barb, White Cloud Minnow
Avoid with: Betta, Slow Fish

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-scatterer
Breeding difficulty: beginner