The Brachydanio rerio 2.5-3cm(Danio rerio), also known as the zebrafish, is featured in our freshwater world. It is suitable for well-equipped, community aquariums with a good front length and clear swimming areas.

Behaviour and maintenance

A lively, gregarious and very active species, originally from South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal), it thrives in a stable, well-filtered, oxygenated aquarium with a moderate current. Zebrafish are best kept in shoals of at least 8-10 individuals to reduce stress and encourage natural behaviour. Provide a volume of at least 80 litres (school). Use starter bacteria and check your parameters regularly with water tests.

Diet

Omnivorous, this species readily accepts flakes, fine pellets and frozen food (artemia, daphnia, cyclops). Vary the diet with our specially adapted foods to support colour and vitality. Small live prey (micro-worms, daphnia) stimulate its natural behaviour. Avoid overfeeding and remove uneaten leftovers to preserve water quality.

Water quality

• Ideal temperature: 20 - 26°C
• pH: 6.5 - 7.8
• GH: 5 - 15 °dGH
• KH: 3 - 10 °dKH
• Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS

Before use, treat the water with a water conditioner. Efficient filtration with good mixing(suitable filters) and regular maintenance(maintenance equipment, weekly water changes) guarantee a healthy environment. This species is sensitive to nitrite peaks.

Decor and environment

Choose a neutral aquarium substrate and natural plants, dense at the back and sides, leaving a large free-swimming area in the centre. Look after the lighting with our aquarium lighting and add decorations (roots, rocks) to structure the space. A cover is recommended: danios are good jumpers.

Maintenance sheet

AquaBota tip

For natural behaviour, keep your Brachydanio rerio in large shoals in a well-stirred aquarium. Stability = success: monitor your parameters with water tests and carry out regular water changes.

Shipping and delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
• Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.