Freshwater fish group

Danios, barbs & minnows

Active schooling fish that reward a long aquarium, open swimming space and a secure lid.

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Danios, barbs & minnows fish profiles

Zebra danio (Danio rerio) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Zebra danio

Danio rerio

4.5 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. Very active; longer tanks suit it better than tall ones.

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Cherry barb (Puntius titteya) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Cherry barb

Puntius titteya

4.5 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Tiger barb

Puntigrus tetrazona

6 cm adult29 gal minimum

Active; may nip fins in small groups. Nipping is worse in small groups.

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Celestial pearl danio (Danio margaritatus) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Celestial pearl danio

Danio margaritatus

2 cm adult10 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. Small and timid; provide dense plants and avoid boisterous tank mates.

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Leopard danio (Danio rerio variety) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Leopard danio

Danio rerio variety

4.5 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Giant danio

Devario aequipinnatus

10 cm adult55 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. Very active and best in a long aquarium.

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Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Rosy barb

Pethia conchonius

10 cm adult40 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Gold barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Gold barb

Barbodes semifasciolatus

7 cm adult29 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Odessa barb (Pethia padamya) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Odessa barb

Pethia padamya

7 cm adult29 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Denison barb (Sahyadria denisonii) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Denison barb

Sahyadria denisonii

15 cm adult75 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A large, fast schooling fish; long tanks and strong oxygenation are essential.

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Five-banded barb (Desmopuntius pentazona) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Five-banded barb

Desmopuntius pentazona

5 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Black ruby barb (Pethia nigrofasciata) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Black ruby barb

Pethia nigrofasciata

6 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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Ticto barb (Pethia ticto) in an aquarium

Danios, barbs & minnows

Ticto barb

Pethia ticto

5 cm adult20 gal minimum

Generally peaceful in a suitable community. A practical community profile with adult-size guidance.

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