Danio choprae

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Danio choprae

Danio choprae, Hora, 1928
Glow Light tetra

Origin:Asia: Irrawaddy in northern Myanmar. Here the fish occur in streams and wells.

Etymology: choprae(L.): Danio choprae

Synonyms: Brachydanio choprai, Hora, 1928.

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes Family: Cyprinidae

First European import: Unknown

Description: See pictures

Care: See articles section

Temperature:22-26 °C Danio choprae

Feeding: Omnivorous.

Size: Up to 3.0 cm.

pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: Best kept in soft water.

Breeding: See article.

Sexual dimorphism:See article

Prices:3-4€

Additional:Very rare fish!

Picture references:All pictures: E. Naus

References:

www.fishbase.org

Breeding the Glow Light tetra, by Charles Drew

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