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Longfin Leopard Danio
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The Longfin Leopard Danio is a veil fin variation of the leopard danio. The fins grow longer and more distinctive as the fish grows to its maximum size. These schooling fish are hardy, eat flake food, and get along with everyone.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Danio rerio (long-fin leopard variety) |
| Origin | India, Bangladesh and Nepal (Ganges region) (captive-bred) |
| Care Level | Very easy, great for beginners |
| Temperament | Peaceful, very active |
| Adult Size | Up to 2" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 64–77°F (often fine without a heater) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Danios are fast swimmers, so give them open swimming space, a filter, plants around the edges and a tight-fitting lid, since they jump. 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: Danios get along with most peaceful community fish, such as tetras, rasboras, barbs, corydoras and livebearers. Their speed can stress slow, long-finned fish like bettas and fancy guppies, and large predatory fish will eat them.
Good to know: Long fins make these danios a little slower than regular zebras, so avoid fin-nipping tankmates like tiger barbs.
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