Pearl Danio – A Sparkling, Energetic Schooling Fish

The Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus) is a lively, shimmering species perfect for brightening any freshwater community aquarium. Their iridescent pink, gold, and blue tones catch the light beautifully, giving them a “pearl-like” glow as they dart around in a group. These hardy fish are excellent for beginners and experienced hobbyists looking to add colour and movement to the upper levels of their tanks.

✨ Why You’ll Love Pearl Danios

✔ Beautiful metallic, pearly sheen
✔ Active and peaceful schooling behaviour
✔ Very hardy and beginner-friendly
✔ Great for community tanks
✔ Thrive in groups

📏 Fish Details

• Scientific Name: Danio albolineatus

• Adult Size: 5–6 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, live foods

• Origin: Captive bred

🐟 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons / 75 litres

• Setup:

  • Open swimming space

  • Plants around edges

  • Tight lid (they can jump)

• Group Size: Keep 6+ for best behaviour and colour

💧 Preferred Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–26°C

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

• Nitrate: <20 ppm

🌿 Care Level

Easy – Very hardy and adaptable.

🤝 Tank Mate Compatibility

Great With:

• Neon tetras

• Rasboras

• Livebearers (guppies, mollies, platies)

• Corydoras

• Small peaceful gouramis

• Other danios

Avoid slow, long-finned species if your danios are particularly active.

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