Leopard Danio – Longfin Special (6 for $20)

Longfin LeopardDanios are a captive-bred variety of the zebra danio. They have a scale pattern that resembles leopard spots with long flowing fins approximately three times longer than regular leopard danios. They are hardy and ideal for beginner fish keepers. Danios are generally peaceful, but can become nippy if not kept in a large-enough school. Danios will tolerate cold water aquariums as well as tropical aquariums.

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Features of Longfin Leopard Danio’s:

• Brown or gold bodies with blue-gray spots, like a leopard pattern
• Long flowing fins approximately three times long than regular leopard danios
• Female have arounder body shape than males
• Tolerates both cold and tropical aquariums
• Care level: Beginners
• Grows to 4-6cm

Longfin LeopardDanio : Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size:

The minimum tank size for Longfin LeopardDanios is 35L. Youll likely need much larger tanks if youre planning on introducing some tank mates and maybe even some live plants usually, the bigger, the better.

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Longfin LeopardDanios Diet:

Longfin LeopardDanios are omnivores and are not fussy eaters. Danios willeat any food that floats on the waters surface. Feed daniosflakes, floating pellets, and vegetables.We recommendsupplementing the diet with live, frozen and freeze dried foods like daphnia, bloodworms, and brine shrimp as a high-protein treat.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:

Longfin LeopardDanios are compatible with peaceful fish of a similar size. Avoid keeping with slow-swimming, long-finned fish because Leopard Daniosare known to befin-nippers. Large, predatory tank mates will viewLeopardDanios as food.

Great tank mates for your Longfin LeopardDanios include:

• Honey gourmis
• Other Danios
• Ember Tetras
• Rummy nose tetras
• Swordtails
• Kuhli Loach
• Platys

Longfin LeopardDanios Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration for Danios

The Longfin LeopardDanios likes to swim in medium to fast moving water. Good water flow can be created with use of good filtration systems.Cannister filters are a good option to create a generous amount of water flow.

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Aquarium Plants for Danio’s

Longfin LeopardDanios thrive in a well-planted aquarium, especially where dense plants are located to the side and back. They will enjoy open swimming space in the forefront of the aquarium. Opt for aquatic plants that do well in the water temperature you keep your danio’s in. Eg. Cold water aquarium will require cooler climate aquatic plants, vs tropical

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Aquarium Decorations for Danio’s

Addaquarium ornamentssuch as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations, caves, rocks, and driftwood in your aquarium to create a fun playground for them to swim around.

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Aquarium Lighting for Danio’s

Danio’s prefer subdued lighting. Adjustable LED lighting uses less energy, creates less heat and can be adjusted to ensure your fish are happy and healthy.Aquarium lighting is necessary for the photosynthesis required for healthy aquarium plants.

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Aquarium Substrate for Danio’s

Danio’s prefer a fine gravel or sandy substrate. If keeping live aquarium plants, consider using a nutrient rich aquasoil to optimize plant growth.

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