{"product_id":"assorted-danio","title":"Assorted Danio","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDanios (Danio rerio varieties) are lively, fast-swimming freshwater fish prized for their energy, hardiness, and striking patterns. This assortment may include a mix of Longfin and Shortfin Zebra Danios, along with Leopard varieties, offering a beautiful combination of classic stripes, spotted patterns, and flowing fins. Their constant movement and shimmering colours make them a standout feature in any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eZebra Danios display bold horizontal blue and silver striping, while Leopard Danios feature a unique spotted pattern with gold, green, and dark markings. Longfin varieties add an extra level of elegance, with extended, flowing fins that trail behind them as they swim. When kept together in groups, these different varieties create a dynamic and visually engaging display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMales are typically slimmer and may show slightly more intense colouration, while females are rounder, especially when carrying eggs. Regardless of variety, all Danios are highly active schooling fish that bring movement and life to the upper and mid levels of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKnown for their adaptability, Danios are incredibly hardy and tolerant of a wide range of water conditions. Their easy care requirements and energetic shoaling nature make them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDanios are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups of six or more. Their fast-paced swimming and playful behaviour make them a great addition to community tanks, though their activity level means they are best kept with similarly active species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThey are non-aggressive and rarely bother other fish, but their energetic nature can sometimes overwhelm slower or more timid tank mates. Providing ample swimming space and keeping them in groups of \u003cspan\u003e4–8 or more, this \u003c\/span\u003ehelps them display their natural shoaling behaviour and keeps stress to a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDanios are omnivorous and highly adaptable feeders. In the wild, they consume small insects, larvae, and plant matter. In the aquarium, they readily accept high-quality flakes such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Xtreme Community Crave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave\u003c\/a\u003e or micro pellets as a staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTo keep them in peak condition, supplement their diet with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Due to their fast metabolism and active nature, they benefit from smaller, more frequent feedings throughout the day, although this is the case, in our fish room we still skip a day or two to encourage digestion, please visit our diet tab for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eBreeding Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDanios are egg-scattering fish with straightforward and rewarding breeding behaviour. Males will actively chase females during courtship, especially when conditioned with high-quality foods. Females become noticeably rounder when carrying eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpawning typically occurs over fine-leaved plants, moss, spawning mops, we use coconut husk layed out in the bottom of fish tanks where eggs are scattered and fertilised as they fall beneath where adults cannot reach them. This is because adults will readily consume eggs whenever possible, it is recommended to remove them after spawning or provide plenty of cover such as plants, leaf litter, or spawning media to protect the eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEggs usually hatch within 24–48 hours, with fry becoming free-swimming shortly after. Newly hatched fry require very fine foods such as infusoria, baby powder or \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Xtreme Nice Crumble\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/xtreme-nice-crumble-naturally-intense-color-enhancer-sinking-crumble-70g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXtreme Nice Crumble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Xtreme Nice Crumble\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/xtreme-nice-crumble-naturally-intense-color-enhancer-sinking-crumble\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, then gradually progressing to baby brine shrimp or finely crushed food as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTo encourage breeding, maintain clean water, provide dense plant cover, and offer a varied, high-quality diet to keep adults in optimal condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46360022843563,"sku":"ass-danio","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6712\/1835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_509bae94-2c5d-4ada-adb0-ebdf4785693d.png?v=1776066059","url":"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/assorted-danio","provider":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}