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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+
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Best kept in a group, so most scapers start with a pack of five.

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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.

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