Danio kerri
| Common Names: | Blue Danio |
| Synonyms: | Danio kerri |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Southeast Asia: Malay Peninsula. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Active; Peaceful and active. Good for community tanks. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes or small live foods. A long tank is recommended. A long tank is recommended. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 4cm (1.6") Female: 4cm (1.6") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Male is thinner and has brighter colors than the female. |
| Breeding: | Easy to breed egg scatterers. Place pairs in a well planted 10 gallon tank condition adults with frozen adult and newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii, slowly raise tank temperature to 80°F and begin watching closely as females fill with eggs. |
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| Comments: | The Blue Danio prefers to be kept in pairs or schools. |
| Main Colours: | Blue, Grey |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Evan Wayne |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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