Gold Zebra Danio 3.5cm – Danio rerio

The Gold Zebra Danio is a bright colour form of the classic Zebra Danio, featuring warm golden-yellow colouring with distinctive horizontal striping.

Hardy, active and easy to care for, Gold Zebra Danios are an excellent choice for freshwater community aquariums. Their constant movement and bright colour make them particularly attractive when kept together in a group.

Quick Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Danio rerio
• Common Name: Gold Zebra Danio
• Approximate Sale Size: 3.5cm
• Adult Size: Approximately 5cm
• Temperament: Peaceful, very active
• Care Level: Easy
• Temperature: Approximately 18–25°C
• pH: Approximately 6.0–8.0
• Hardness: Approximately 5–20 dGH
• Diet: Omnivore
• Swimming Area: Middle to upper levels
• Social Behaviour: Shoaling fish – best kept in groups

Bright, Active Schooling Fish

Gold Zebra Danios are social fish that should be kept with others of their own kind. A group of at least six or more is recommended where aquarium space allows.

Keeping them in a suitable group encourages more natural behaviour and creates an attractive display as the fish move together throughout the aquarium.

They are energetic swimmers, so provide plenty of open swimming space alongside plants, rocks and driftwood.

Gold Zebra Danio Tank Mates

Gold Zebra Danios are generally well suited to peaceful freshwater community aquariums with other active fish that enjoy similar water conditions.

Suitable tank mates may include:

• Other Zebra Danio varieties
• Peaceful rasboras
• Many tetras
• Corydoras
• Small peaceful catfish
• Other similarly sized community fish

Avoid housing them with large predatory fish or highly aggressive species.

Feeding Gold Zebra Danios

Gold Zebra Danios readily accept a wide range of aquarium foods.

A quality tropical flake or small pellet can form the basis of their diet. This can be supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

A varied diet helps maintain good body condition, activity and colour.

Aquarium Setup

These are fast-moving fish, so swimming length is important. Plants and decorations can be positioned around the sides and rear of the aquarium while leaving open areas for swimming.

A secure aquarium lid is recommended because danios are active fish and may jump when startled.

Why Choose Gold Zebra Danios?

Gold Zebra Danios combine the hardiness and active behaviour of the classic Zebra Danio with attractive golden colouring.

They are a great choice for beginners and experienced aquarists looking for a lively schooling fish that adds movement and colour to a freshwater community aquarium.

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Live fish may vary slightly in colour, pattern and size from photographs. The listed size is approximate.