Glowlight Danio

SVR Aquatics Recommendation The Glowlight Danio is a perfect choice for aquarists seeking a small, colorful, and active schooling fish. Its dazzling orange-and-blue coloration, peaceful nature, and lively personality make it an outstanding addition to planted aquariums and community tank setups. A well-maintained school of Glowlight Danios brings constant movement and vibrant color to any freshwater aquarium.  

Glowlight Danio – Care Guide Description The Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae), also known as the Fire Danio, is a small, vibrant freshwater fish prized for its brilliant orange, gold, and iridescent blue coloration. Native to streams and small rivers in Myanmar, this energetic species is one of the most colorful danios available in the aquarium hobby. Its active swimming behavior, peaceful temperament, and striking pattern make it an excellent choice for planted and community aquariums. Water Parameters Temperature 22–27°C (72–81°F) pH 6.0–7.5 GH 2–15 dGH Tank Size Minimum 60 Litres (15 Gallons) Flow Moderate Lighting Moderate to Bright Care & Maintenance Keep in schools of at least 6–8 individuals; 10 or more is ideal. Provide open swimming space along with dense planting around the edges. Use efficient filtration and maintain good water quality. Perform regular weekly water changes of 25–30%. A planted aquarium with dark substrate helps enhance their natural colors. Secure the aquarium with a lid, as danios are excellent jumpers. Diet Glowlight Danios are omnivorous and readily accept a wide range of foods: High-quality micro pellets Premium flake foods Frozen bloodworms Daphnia Brine shrimp Mosquito larvae Small live foods A varied diet promotes vibrant coloration and overall health.   Behaviour & Temperament Peaceful, active, and highly energetic. Constantly swim throughout the middle and upper levels of the aquarium. Social fish that thrive in groups. Males display brighter colors when competing for attention or during breeding. Suitable for peaceful community aquariums. Suitable Tank Mates Neon Tetras Ember Tetras Cardinal Tetras Harlequin Rasboras Chili Rasboras Celestial Pearl Danios Corydoras Otocinclus Honey Gouramis Small Rainbowfish Peaceful shrimp species Tank Mates to Avoid Oscars Flowerhorns Large Cichlids Aggressive Barbs Large Gouramis Predatory Catfish Any fish large enough to prey on small danios Adult Size Average Size: 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 inches) Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care Pro Tips ✅ Keep them in larger schools to maximize confidence and natural schooling behavior. ✅ Dense planting combined with open swimming areas creates the ideal environment. ✅ Offer live and frozen foods regularly to intensify coloration. ✅ Maintain stable water parameters and excellent water quality. ✅ Their bright orange and blue markings appear most vibrant under quality aquarium lighting.