Rose Danio
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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.
Acclimation: Drip acclimate over 30-45 minutes to match your water parameters before introducing to your tank.
Water parameters: Maintain stable pH, temperature and hardness. Test weekly with reliable kits.
Feeding: Feed small amounts 1-2x daily — only what fish consume in 2 minutes.
Tank mates: Research compatibility carefully. Avoid mixing aggressive species with peaceful schooling fish.
Maintenance: 25-30% weekly water change with gravel vac keeps inhabitants healthy.
Dispatch: Live fish dispatch Monday–Tuesday from Perth, WA. Orders placed Tuesday–Sunday will ship the following Monday.
Live shipping: Fish ship via insulated boxes with heat/cool packs as needed.
Live arrival guarantee: If your fish arrives unhealthy, send a photo within 4 hours of delivery for replacement or refund.
Tracking: You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
Hardware & consumables: 30-day return window for unopened items in original packaging.
Live items: Cannot be returned but are covered by our healthy arrival guarantee.
Refunds: Processed within 5 business days of receiving your return.
Need help? Contact us — we're real aquascapers based in Perth.
Is my tank ready for new fish?
Your tank should be fully cycled with stable parameters (0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, <20 nitrates) before adding new fish. If you're unsure, message us with your test results.
How are fish shipped safely?
Each fish is bagged with oxygen and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cool packs as needed. We ship Monday–Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
If a fish arrives DOA, send us a photo within 4 hours of delivery (in the unopened bag) and we'll replace or refund.
Can I mix this with my existing fish?
Check the temperament tag and water parameter ranges. We're happy to advise — message us with your current stocking and we'll let you know if it's a good match.
How long should I acclimate?
Drip acclimate over 30–45 minutes to match your tank's water parameters. Don't dump the bag water into your tank.
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School of Scape is a unique aquarium store that draws inspiration from nature to help you create beautiful and distinctive aquascapes. We provide all the necessary information and quality supplies you need to bring your aquascaping visions to life.
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