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    Rose danio

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    Rose danio
    Conservation status

    Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
    Scientific classification Edit this classification
    Domain: Eukaryota
    Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
    Class: Actinopterygii
    Order: Cypriniformes
    Family: Cyprinidae
    Subfamily: Danioninae
    Genus: Danio
    Species:
    D. roseus
    Binomial name
    Danio roseus
    F. Fang & Kottelat, 2000

    The rose danio (Danio roseus) is a tropical fish of the family Cyprinidae. At first glance, this species resembles the pearl danio, but lacks the orange stripe on the side. It has a rosy colouration along the lower part of the fish and lower fins and gleams purple-blue in sunlight. It is also commonly known as the purple passion danio. Its natural range includes the Mekong River drainage in China, Thailand. Laos, and Myanmar.

    • Maximum length: 1.25 inches 3.175 cm
    • Colors: Blue, purple, silver, red
    • Temperature preference 20-25 °C
    • pH preference: 6 to 7
    • Hardness preference: Soft to medium
    • Salinity preference: Low to medium
    • Compatibility: Peaceful but fast, like most danios; needs plenty of space to swim; a good "dither" fish (draws timid fish out of hiding)
    • Lifespan: Typically two to three years
    • Ease of keeping: Moderate
    • Ease of breeding: Moderate to easy

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Danio roseus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T181356A1725490. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T181356A1725490.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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