Brachydanio kerri (Danio Kerri)

The Brachydanio Kerri is an aquarium fish commonly known as yellow -tailed zebra fish. It is a kind of catfish from South Asia, more precisely India and Bangladesh. It measures about 8 centimeters long and has an elongated and laterally compressed body. Its color varies according to sex: males generally have a blue-green dress with black vertical stripes and a bright yellow tail, while females are generally paler and have lighter and less marked stripes.

Brachydanio Kerri is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group. It is generally peaceful and can be maintained in community aquarium with other peaceful species. However, it can be territorial towards its fellows and it is therefore recommended to maintain several males together to avoid conflicts.

Brachydanio Kerri is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on vase, crustaceans and small insects in its natural environment. In the aquarium, it can be nourished with pellets, flakes and living or frozen foods. It is important to offer it a varied diet to ensure good growth and good health.

Brachydanio Kerri is an easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium. He needs a medium -sized aquarium of at least 60 liters so that he can flourish. The aquarium must be well filtered and maintained at a temperature of 22 to 26 degrees Celsius.