Gold Ring Danio

• ExerciseHigh

  A busy, energetic swimmer — keep plenty of open swimming room.

• GroomingEasy tank upkeep

  No grooming here — 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.

• Commitment3–5 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Ich (white spot) · Fin rot · Skin conditions

The Gold Ring Danio (Danio tinwini), also called the gold ring or Tin Win's danio, comes from tributaries of the Irrawaddy river in northern Myanmar and reaches about 2.5 to 3 cm. It was described in 2009 and named after the Burmese fish exporter who first supplied it. Its regular rows of dark spots continue into the dorsal, anal and caudal fins, which is unusual and makes it easy to identify. Keep a group of eight or more in a planted tank of 45 litres or more at 22-26C with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and soft to medium water with gentle to moderate flow, and cover the tank. Feed fine flake, crushed micro-pellets and small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops and baby brine. It is hardy, peaceful, shrimp safe with adult shrimp and among the best nano danios for a community tank, being far less boisterous than a zebra danio while keeping the same lively character.

• How active is a Gold Ring Danio?

  High. A busy, energetic swimmer — keep plenty of open swimming room.

• How much maintenance does a Gold Ring Danio need?

  Easy tank upkeep. No grooming here — steady water quality and routine tank care do it.

• What tank size does a Gold Ring Danio need?

  Nano-tank friendly. Happy in a small, stable, well-filtered tank.

• Is a Gold Ring Danio a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Gold Ring Danio live?

  3–5 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Gold Ring 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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