General Information

Common Name: Giant Danio
Taxonomy: Devario aequipinnatus

Tank Type: Community
Level of Care: Easy

Size: Up to 15cm (6 inches)

Type: Tropical Freshwater Fish

Behavior: A peaceful but highly active fish that loves to move through the water rapidly.  Often used in “starter tanks”.  Preferred to be kept in aquariums of at least 20 Gallons.

Get Along With:

All community fish.

Not Recommended With:

N/A.

Preferred Water Conditions:

pH Level: 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness: 5-19 dGH
Temperature: 72-81 F, 22-27 C
Avg. Lifespan: 5 to 7 Years

Males: Slimmer and more colorful than females.
Females: Larger, more rounded bellies, with a more pale color.

Comments

The two Giant Danios I added to my tank recently have been going nuts.  After about a day, they finally calmed down a bit but this fish definitely loves to swim…fast!  I am planning to eventually upgrade from my 20 Gallon tank to a 45-55 Gallon tank and when I do I will most probably move my Danios into the larger tank to give them some swimming room.

If you’re looking for a hearty fish for a starter aquarium and you’ve got at least a 20 Gallon tank, you might want to consider getting Danios.  However, if you prefer a more peaceful tank where the fish swim around slowly and calmly, the Giant Danio is probably not going to be your best bet.  They aren’t bullies or anything like that, but they do like to swim around fast and that can disrupt your tank atmosphere if the rest of your fish are slow, calm fish.