Blue danio (Danio kerri)

Scientific name: Danio kerri Smith, 1931

The Blue danio (Danio kerri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Asia, Malay Peninsula.

Blue danio care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Danio kerri
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Malay Peninsula.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm