Longfin Gold Zebra Danio 3.5cm

Longfin Gold Zebra Danio

The art of captive and line-breeding provides for some stunning genetic variations that would never be seen in the home aquarium. One such fish is the Longfin Gold Zebra Danio which arguably looks better than the standard zebra Danio, this is a popular freshwater fish that is great for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. longfin Gold Zebra Danio are hardy, active, and very easily bred fish as well!

The longfin Gold Zebra Danio is a line-bred strain of the standard zebra Danio which is blue and white. The golden colour comes from a genetic trait that inhibits darker colour tones as you might see with albino fish. This still retains the horizontal zebra patterning but makes them yellow with the overall body colour being a golden orange. The long fin trait causes all the fins on the fish to be longer than normal not only making the fish look larger but also giving it a flowing look. These are awesome nano-schooling species and can easily be mixed with a range of other small Danio species to create a beautiful Danio display.

Breeding longfin Gold Zebra Danio is a fairly simple process. To begin, a separate breeding tank should be set up with a smooth substrate, plenty of plants for cover, and a sponge filter. Whilst sexing these fish is difficult, females tend to be rounder compared to males especially when mature. A small group of males and females should be introduced to the tank and conditioned with high-quality food for a couple of days. The females will lay their eggs on plants or the substrate, which the males will then fertilise. After spawning, the adults should be removed from the breeding tank to prevent them from eating the eggs. The eggs will hatch in 24-48 hours and the fry will become free-swimming in a few days. It is important to feed them small live foods such as baby brine shrimp or micro-worms until they are large enough to eat commercial fry food.

Tank Recommendations for your Longfin Gold Zebra Danio
longfin Gold Zebra Danio are a peaceful species and can be kept in groups of 5 or more, although larger groups are recommended. They are schooling fish, and it is essential to keep them in a group to prevent stress and promote their natural behaviour. Danios are active swimmers and enjoy having ample space to swim around, so it's recommended to provide them with an aquarium of at least 50 litres in size.

They prefer a well-oxygenated and planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places, such as driftwood or plants. They enjoy swimming through and hiding in plants, whilst also making them contrast well. longfin Gold Zebra Danio prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5. The water temperature should be maintained between 22-26°C.

Suitable Tank Buddies
Longfin Gold Zebra Danio are a super friendly species that can easily get along with a wide range of community aquarium fish. They have small mouths, are not fin nippers, and should rarely outcompete their tank mates. Fin-nipping tank mates however should be avoided as they may make short work of the flowing fins

Usually Compatible
Giant danios, Harlequin rasbora, leopard danio, sparkling gourami, bristle nose plecos, corydoras, and a range of other peaceful community fish.

Sometimes Compatible
Larger community angelfish which might show mild aggression along with fin-nipping species like rosy barbs or tiger barbs.

Rarely Compatible
It is best to avoid large and aggressive species which would prey on the danios such as Oscar or jaguar cichlids. Whilst longfin Gold Zebra Danio are incredibly hardy, smaller African cichlids may not be too suitable due to water parameter requirements.

Feeding your longfin Gold Zebra Danio
Longfin Gold Zebra Danio are omnivorous and will accept a variety of foods. They enjoy small-sized live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms, as well as high-quality dry flakes or pellets. They have a fast metabolism and will love frequent feedings of small amounts of food throughout the day.