The rose danio (Danio roseus) is a tropical fish of the family Cyprinidae. At first glance, this species resembles the pearl danio, but lacks the orange stripe on the side. It has a rosy colouration along the lower part of the fish and lower fins and gleams purple-blue in sunlight. It is also commonly known as the purple passion danio. Its natural range includes the Mekong River drainage in China, Thailand. Laos, and Myanmar.

  • Maximum length: 1.25 inches 3.175 cm
  • Colors: Blue, purple, silver, red
  • Temperature preference 20-25 °C
  • pH preference: 6 to 7
  • Hardness preference: Soft to medium
  • Salinity preference: Low to medium
  • Compatibility: Peaceful but fast, like most danios; needs plenty of space to swim; a good "dither" fish (draws timid fish out of hiding)
  • Lifespan: Typically two to three years
  • Ease of keeping: Moderate
  • Ease of breeding: Moderate to easy
Rose danio
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Danioninae
Genus: Danio
Species:
D. roseus
Binomial name
Danio roseus

References

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  1. ^ Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Danio roseus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T181356A1725490. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T181356A1725490.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.