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Post by MADMIKE on Apr 25, 2007 17:09:39 GMT -5
Long Fin Zebra Danio Brachydanio rerio species A PETsMART Staff Report
Common Name Long Fin Zebra Danio Other Common Names -- Scientific Name Brachydanio rerio species Family Cyprinidae Community General Class Danio Temperature 78ºF Swimming Range Middle Adult Length 1 3/4-2 inches Feeding Habits Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted. Compatibility Peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized fish. Habitat India: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on. Breeding Adult males have fine red lines running the length of their body between the thicker blue lines, and golden high lights. Adult females have silvery high lights to their bodies. Additional Comments Their common name really does not fit as a true Zebra has vertical stripes not horizontal.
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