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Name
Scientific name
Danio choprae
Described by
Authority Hora, Year 1928
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Glowlight Danio
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
The glowlight danio, Danio choprae, is a small cyprinid from northern Myanmar, apparently restricted to the Mogaung Chaung system. Availabl…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
30mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady
Writing
Etymology
Danio: from Dhani, a Bengalese vernacular term for small, minnow-like cyprinids. choprae: named for Dr. B. N. Chopra, who collected the original specimens (see…
Distribution
The type specimens were collected from 'small rocky streams' of the Mogaung Chaung river system close to the towns of 'Kamaing' (often referred to as Kar Maing…
Habitat
This species shows a preference for small hill streams with substrates of gravel and variably-sized rocks. On habitat comprised a larger pool with muddy substr…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm or larger are required for this active species.
Maintenance
Looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darker substrate, and may appear paler in sparsely-decorated set-ups. We suggest maintaini…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature. In the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good quality …
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community tank. Since it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry it can…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males. The differences are especially clear when the fish are in s…
Reproduction
Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering spawner that exhibits no parental care. That is to say when the fish are in good condition they wil…
Notes
D. choprae has been available in the aquarium trade since around 2003 but has quickly established itself as one of the most popular small danionins in the hobb…
References
References
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