Breeding Habits: Egg layers—non-adhesive eggs fall to bottom. Cover bottom of breeding tank with several layers ½″ pebbles or glass marbles, not over 3 inches of water above marbles. Place male and female (kept separate several days) in prepared tank. Spawning usually takes place within 24 hours. Spawning is preceded by very fast swimming. Remove parents after spawning. Fry hatch in 2 to 8 days. Feed fry infusoria.
Temperature: 45° to 80° F.
Maturity: Breed when 4 to 5 months.
Temperament: Peaceful, swim in school, constantly moving.
(See [Pearl Danio].)
PEARL DANIO (above): DANIO ALBOLINEATUS
(Burma)
average size
Color: Iridescent mother-of-pearl and opal tints. Dull red line through center of body and tail. Female—slightly heavier.
Breeding Habits: Egg layers—prepare aquarium same as for Zebra. Long tank best for both. As they snatch eggs when they turn, long tank eliminates many turns. Advisable to use two males to one female. (See [Zebra].)
Temperature and Temperament: Same as Zebra.