Redfin Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)
 
The Redfin Zebra Danio is a colourful and lively variant of the classic Zebra Danio. With its iconic blue stripes and attractive red/orange fins, this hardy and peaceful schooling fish is perfect for community aquariums.
 
Care Sheet
Scientific Name: Danio rerio
Common Name: Redfin Zebra Danio
Origin: South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan) – redfin form bred in captivity
Max Size: 5–6 cm
Lifespan: 3–5 years
Temperament: Peaceful, shoaling
 
Aquarium Requirements
Tank Size: Minimum 60 litres
Temperature: 18–25°C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: 5–15 dGH
Filtration: Moderate flow with good oxygenation
 
Diet
Omnivorous, will eat flakes, micro-pellets, live and frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae).
A varied diet enhances red fin colouration.
 
Compatibility
Keep in groups of 6 or more.
Peaceful and fast-moving; suitable with tetras, rasboras, guppies, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids.
May nip at long fins of slow tankmates.
 
Breeding
Egg scatterer; no parental care.
Use a breeding tank with mesh, marbles, or fine plants to protect eggs.
Fry hatch in 2–3 days and should be fed infusoria, then baby brine shrimp.
 
Summary: A hardy, active schooling fish with striking stripes and red fins. Great for beginners and community aquariums.