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Leopard Danio Danio rerio var.

Water: Freshwater

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Leopard Danio photo
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Leopard Danio photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Danio rerio var.
Origin region
South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top-Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
18.0–28.0
pH
6.00–8.00
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; remove adults to prevent egg predation.

Notes

Spotted morph of the Zebra Danio, equally hardy.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:21:18
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