Gold Ring Danio

The gold ring danio is found in the same rivers of Myanmar (Burma) as the glowlight danio, and is even more rare to the aquarium trade. Also called the blue ring danio, these are active schooling fish and hardy. The scientific name "tinwini" is the name of a friend of the discoverer of the fish. Good to have friends! Tinwini danio will get along with fancy shrimp and most community fish.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a gentle filter, a heater and plenty of plants, including some floating plants for cover. Keep a lid on the tank. Make sure the tank is fully cycled (which takes several weeks) before adding fish.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Keep them with other small, gentle fish such as rasboras, small tetras, pygmy corydoras and shrimp. Avoid large or boisterous fish.

Good to know: Gold ring danios are small and safe with adult shrimp. They show best in a planted tank.