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Dwarf Spotted Danio (Danio nigrofasciatus)

A lively little danio with spots and stripes that zips about.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size3.5cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanksBeginners

Dwarf Spotted Danio

Danio nigrofasciatus4.8(25)reviews
Easy carePeacefulKeep 5+
$9.95each, incl. GST
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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A lively little danio with spots and stripes that zips about.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size3.5cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanksBeginners

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About this fish

Nigrofaciata Danio is an energetic schooling fish with subtle striping, ideal for active community tanks.

Why you will love it

  • Active and lively swimmer
  • Distinct horizontal striping
  • Approx size: 4–5 cm
  • Hardy and adaptable
  • Best in groups of 5+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 4–5 cm
  • Temperature: 22 to 26 °C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Top/Mid
  • Minimum group size: 5+

Feeding: Accepts most foods.
Compatibility: Good with active species.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

Returns policy

  • 5 stars: 20 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (16%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Indi Cox
Impressed

Better than my local store by a mile. Quality you can see straight away.

G
George Coleman
Love them

Such characters. Always out the front of the glass.

G
Grace Lee
Schooling beautifully

Got a group and they shoal together constantly. Such a great look in my display tank.

E
Emma Hughes
Great

Lovely little fish, very active.

C
Craig Shaw
Very happy

Came packed beautifully with heat pack and plenty of oxygen. Acclimated over an hour and they're thriving. Highly recommend.

K
Kayla King
Will order again

Second time buying and just as good as the first. Reliable seller, good communication, healthy livestock.

D
Darcy Brown
Real showstopper

The talking point of my tank now. Stunning in person and full of personality.

C
Chloe James
Recommend

Quality fish at a fair price. Will buy again.

A
Aria Gibson
Great seller

Communicative and clearly cares about the animals. The fish reflect that.

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Wayne Hill
Great little fish

Bright, active and curious. Always interested in feeding time.

C
Craig Bailey
Thriving

A few weeks in and they've coloured up beautifully. Eating everything and very active.

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Tara Lambert
Good size and health

Decent size on arrival, no signs of stress and acclimated without issues.

G
Grace Walsh
Happy customer

Arrived safe and sound interstate. The heat pack was a nice touch given the cold snap.

M
Mitchell Sharp
Perfect addition

Added these to my community tank and they fit right in. No aggression, great colour, and the delivery was quick despite living regionally.

C
Caitlin Taylor
A1

Healthy, hardy and gorgeous.

C
Chloe Shaw
Good experience

Smooth ordering and the fish were healthy on arrival. Took a couple of days to settle but totally normal.

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William Black
Lovely temperament

Peaceful and a great fit for my community setup. They get along with everything.

G
Grace Sharp
Very pleased

Exactly what I was after for my aquascape. Active, colourful and clearly healthy. Acclimation was easy with no losses.

J
Jasmine Cooper
All survived transit

Every single one made it through delivery in great shape. Carefully bagged and double boxed.

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Imogen Wilson
Bigger than expected

Pleasantly surprised at the size when they arrived. Strong, alert and eating within the day. Will definitely order from School of Scape again.

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Liam Gibson
Healthy and active

Arrived in great condition, all swimming happily within an hour of acclimating. Colours are even better than the photos. Really happy with the whole experience.

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Henry Green
Beautiful fish, fast post

Couldn't be happier. Packed well, posted quickly and arrived looking fantastic.

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Patrick Roberts
No complaints

Healthy fish, fair price, packed with care. Exactly what you want.

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Willow King
Settled in fast

Honestly impressed. Within two days they were out and about showing off their best colours. The kids love watching them.

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Imogen Ferguson
Excellent service

Had a small concern about timing and the team responded quickly and sorted it out. Fish arrived perfect.