A deep silver body carrying several long blue-black stripes that run into the tail, built like a small barracuda and just as fast. Underrated and rarely stocked.
Temperament
Common health issues
- Ich (white spot)
- Fin rot
- Skin conditions
- Swim bladder disorder
Care at a glance
- ExerciseVery high
A powerful swimmer that needs a long tank and real swimming space.
- GroomingEasy tank upkeep
No grooming here โ steady water quality and routine tank care do it.
- Living spaceNano-tank friendly
Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.
- Owner experienceFor experienced owners
Rewards owners who know the ropes.
- Commitment5โ7 years
Plan for a long, loving relationship.
Health to watch: Ich (white spot) ยท Fin rot ยท Skin conditions
๐ Care guide
The Bengal Danio (Devario devario) comes from rivers across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan and reaches about 8 to 10 cm. It is deeper-bodied than most danios, silver with a blue-green sheen and several dark blue stripes that converge toward the caudal peduncle. It is a genuine river fish adapted to current. Give a group of six or more a tank of 200 litres or more with real swimming length, at 18-26C with a pH of 6.5 to 7.8, brisk flow and strong oxygenation. It tolerates cooler water well and does not require tropical heating in most homes. Cover the tank, as it is a powerful jumper. Feed flake, pellets and regular frozen or live daphnia, bloodworm and brine shrimp. It is very hardy and peaceful with fish of similar size, but its speed and constant motion make it unsuitable for a tank of shy or slow species, and it should not be kept with anything small enough to fit in its mouth.
Frequently asked questions
How active is a Bengal Danio?
Very high. A powerful swimmer that needs a long tank and real swimming space.
How much maintenance does a Bengal Danio need?
Easy tank upkeep. No grooming here โ steady water quality and routine tank care do it.
What tank size does a Bengal Danio need?
Nano-tank friendly. Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.
Is a Bengal Danio a good fit for first-time owners?
For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.
How long do Bengal Danio live?
5โ7 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.
What health issues affect the Bengal Danio?
Keep an eye out for Ich (white spot), Fin rot, Skin conditions. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.
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