Live fish · WA only
Rose Danio (Danio roseus)

A rosy danio that zips about the top of the tank.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size4.5cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksBeginners

Rose Danio

Easy carePeacefulKeep 5+
Low stock: available in store only

We have 3 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. Unit 22, 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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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 rosy danio that zips about the top of the tank.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature22 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size4.5cm
LivesMiddle to top
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksBeginners

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About this fish

Rose Danio is a colourful and energetic schooling fish, appreciated for its shimmering pink-orange body and active swimming behaviour. Its hardy nature and peaceful temperament make it an excellent choice for planted community aquariums.


Why you will love it

  • Bright pink to orange metallic coloration
  • Active and lively schooling behaviour
  • Hardy species suitable for beginners
  • Excellent contrast in planted aquariums
  • Approx size: 5–6 cm
  • Best kept in groups of 5+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 5–6 cm
  • Temperature: 20 to 26 °C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Mid to Upper
  • Minimum group size: 5+

Feeding:
Accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods including daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet helps maintain colour and activity.

Compatibility:
Peaceful and active, suitable for most community aquariums. Best kept with other schooling fish, rasboras, tetras, and peaceful bottom dwellers.

School of Scape quality:
We select healthy, active fish and recommend aquariums with open swimming space and stable water parameters for best results. Ensure a gradual acclimation to minimise stress to your new fish.

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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