Brachydanio frankei (Danio Léopard)

Danio Léopard

The Brachydanio Frankei is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinidae family. It is also known as Danios with blue stripes or aquarium zebras. This fish is native to Southeast Asia, where it lives in rivers and mountain streams.

The Brachydanio Frankei has an elongated and lateral compressed body, with an average length of 5 to 7 cm. Its color varies according to individuals, but it is generally blue-gray with blue and black stripes along the body. The pectoral and pelvic fins are transparent and the caudal fins are bordered with black. The male is generally more colorful than the female, with more bright colors and larger fins.

The Brachydanio Frankei is an active and sociable fish that likes to live in a group. It is adapted to life in aquarium and is considered one of the best fish for beginners in aquarophilia. It is easy to feed and does not require any particular maintenance, which makes it a popular choice for interior aquariums.

Brachydanio Frankei is mainly feeding on a variety of commercial food for aquarium fish, such as pellets, flakes and tablets. He also appreciates living foods, such as vase worms and artemias, as well as lettuce leaves and spinach.

Brachydanio Frankei is a generally robust fish and little subject to diseases.

The males are more yellow and the abdomen is flat. The females are more massive, the abdomen is rounder.

Isolate reproducers in a laying tank very supplied with plants to promote the reproduction and hatching of eggs, which requires 36 to 48 hours. Parents devour their eggs, it is essential to separate them from the fry. Despite an abundant laying, the number of fertilized eggs is low and the fish is therefore not very prolific.