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