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Devario aequipinnatus
One of the largest danionins, a torpedo-shaped fish banded in blue and yellow. It swims very powerfully and needs a long tank and a shoal. Hardy and tolerant of a wide range of water.
Devario aequipinnatus ranges from India and Nepal across Indochina. FishBase records a maximum of 15cm TL, pH 6.0-8.0, 5-19 dH and 22-24C, and places it in hill streams up to 300m altitude over pebble and gravel beds in shaded clear water. In steep upland streams it shoals at the surface, feeding mainly on insects that fall in, and also on worms and crustaceans. FishBase advises groups of five or more and a minimum tank length of 100cm. The torpedo-shaped body is banded in blue and yellow, and females are larger and rounder-bellied than males. It swims very powerfully, so a long tank and a secure lid are both essential. Hardy and unfussy about water, it can nonetheless unsettle small fish. The IUCN rates it Least Concern and it is not listed by CITES.
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The Giant Danio lives 5-8 years.
The Giant Danio grows to Up to 15cm TL.
The ideal temperature for the Giant Danio is 22〜24℃.
Origin
Asia (India and Nepal to Indochina)
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
Up to 15cm TL
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Temperature
22〜24℃
Dried, frozen and live foods
FishBase gives a minimum tank length of 100cm. It swims very powerfully, so choose a long tank with open swimming space, and fit a lid with no gaps because it jumps well.
FishBase records 22-24C, pH 6.0-8.0 and 5-19 dH. As an upland stream fish it likes well-oxygenated water, so keep filter turnover up and change water regularly.
Not aggressive, but large and fast enough to unsettle small or slow fish, so pair it with robust fish of similar size or larger. FishBase recommends groups of five or more.
In the wild it feeds mainly on insects that fall into the water, plus worms and crustaceans. It takes dried food readily in the aquarium, and frozen bloodworm or Artemia sharpens the colour.
An egg scatterer that gives no parental care and will eat the eggs if left. Mature females are larger and rounder-bellied, so sexing is easy. Spawn the pair in a separate tank over a spawning medium and remove the adults afterwards.
Hardy and adaptable, though it becomes restless without swimming room. The trade name golden giant danio is not a separate species but a partially albino form. The IUCN rates it Least Concern and it is not listed by CITES.
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Giant Danio is 22〜24℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Giant Danio is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Giant Danio typically reaches Up to 15cm TL as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Giant Danio feeds on: Dried, frozen and live foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Giant Danio varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026