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Pearl danio
Danio albolineatus
Pearl sheen rather than pearl spots
Blue-lilac pearlescence covers a silver body, with a narrow orange-pink stripe on the rear flank.
- Adult length
- Up to 5.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 16–25 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 1–20 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Occupies habitats ranging from clear, oxygen-rich rocky forest streams to standing water in ponds, ditches and rice fields.
Active adults need horizontal space and a tight lid.
Appearance and identification
"Pearl" here means iridescence, not the pale spots of celestial pearl danios. Trade fish may be similar species or hybrids.
Same-species behaviour
Keep at least 8–10.
Space requirements
Use a 90 × 30 cm base.
Diet and feeding
Provide suitable prepared foods and small live or frozen foods; watch for feeding competition.
Compatibility limits
Check predation, feeding competition, space and water needs before choosing tankmates.
Aquarium environment
Combine planted margins with open swimming space. Iridescence changes with light and condition.
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