Longfin Leopard Danios are a captive-bred variety of the zebra danio. They have a scale pattern that resembles leopard spots with long flowing fins approximately three times longer than regular leopard danios. They are hardy and ideal for beginner fish keepers. Danios are generally peaceful, but can become nippy if not kept in a large-enough school. Danios will tolerate cold water aquariums as well as tropical aquariums.
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Longfin Leopard Danios are compatible with peaceful fish of a similar size. Avoid keeping with slow-swimming, long-finned fish because Leopard Danios are known to be fin-nippers. Large, predatory tank mates will view Leopard Danios as food.
Great tank mates for your Longfin Leopard Danios include:
The Longfin Leopard Danios likes to swim in medium to fast moving water. Good water flow can be created with use of good filtration systems. Cannister filters are a good option to create a generous amount of water flow.
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Longfin Leopard Danios thrive in a well-planted aquarium, especially where dense plants are located to the side and back. They will enjoy open swimming space in the forefront of the aquarium. Opt for aquatic plants that do well in the water temperature you keep your danio's in. Eg. Cold water aquarium will require cooler climate aquatic plants, vs tropical
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Add aquarium ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations, caves, rocks, and driftwood in your aquarium to create a fun playground for them to swim around.
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Danio's prefer subdued lighting. Adjustable LED lighting uses less energy, creates less heat and can be adjusted to ensure your fish are happy and healthy. Aquarium lighting is necessary for the photosynthesis required for healthy aquarium plants.
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Danio's prefer a fine gravel or sandy substrate. If keeping live aquarium plants, consider using a nutrient rich aquasoil to optimize plant growth.
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