{"product_id":"longfin-zebra-danio-danio-rerio-tank-bred","title":"Longfin Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) – Tank-Bred","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin Zebra Danio (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the familiar striped pattern and energetic personality of the classic Zebra Danio with dramatically extended fins that create extra movement as the fish swims. Alternating blue-black and metallic silver-gold horizontal stripes run along the body, while the elongated fins give this selectively bred form a noticeably more graceful appearance than the standard-fin Zebra Danio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin Zebra Danios are hardy, active schooling fish that spend much of the day swimming and interacting with one another. Their adaptability and willingness to accept a wide variety of foods make them an approachable choice for newer aquarists, while their constant activity and flowing fins give established community aquariums plenty of visual interest. Aquatic Arts offers both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred and USA Bred Longfin Zebra Danios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the selection purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, flowing fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transform the familiar Zebra Danio into a more dramatic display fish while retaining its characteristic striped pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive schooling behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates constant movement as the fish swim, chase, and interact throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and adaptable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Longfin Zebra Danios an excellent choice for newer aquarists as well as established community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred and USA Bred selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide customers with a choice of captive-bred sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent planted-community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that brings movement to open swimming areas while contrasting beautifully against live plants and natural hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longfin Zebra Danio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank-Bred or USA Bred (Varies by Selection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 Inches (2.5–3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 Inches (5–6.4 cm), making Longfin Zebra Danios small fish that still need plenty of swimming room due to their activity level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy. Longfin Zebra Danios are hardy and adaptable when maintained in a fully cycled aquarium with stable water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and Active. Their energetic behavior works best with similarly active community fish that will not be overwhelmed by a fast-moving school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore. A varied diet of quality prepared, frozen, and live foods supports healthy growth, coloration, and activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchooling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. Longfin Zebra Danios should be maintained in a group so they can display natural schooling and social behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Active. These energetic fish need plenty of open horizontal swimming space despite their relatively small adult size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upper to Midwater. Longfin Zebra Danios spend much of the day actively swimming through the upper half of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 Gallons Long. Horizontal swimming space is particularly important for an active school of Longfin Zebra Danios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–5 Years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure Lid Recommended. Longfin Zebra Danios are active swimmers and capable jumpers, especially when startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eswimming length rather than gallons alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when choosing an aquarium for Longfin Zebra Danios. A longer aquarium gives the school room to move naturally while planted areas along the sides and back provide places to retreat when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin Zebra Danios are adaptable fish that thrive in clean, stable water with good oxygenation and plenty of open swimming space. Their active schooling behavior makes aquarium length and water quality especially important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65–75°F (18–24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longfin Zebra Danios prefer slightly cooler conditions than many tropical community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5–7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water works well when conditions remain stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–15 dGH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard water is well suited to this adaptable species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–10 dKH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate buffering helps maintain stable water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow 20 ppm preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Gallons Long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The longer footprint provides valuable horizontal swimming room for an active school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reliable biological filtration keeps the water clean while providing gentle circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longfin Zebra Danios enjoy moving water but should also have calmer areas where their extended fins are not constantly fighting the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to High.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good surface agitation helps maintain the oxygen-rich conditions these active fish prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully cycled and established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable biological filtration protects the school from sudden changes in water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants around the perimeter provide security while preserving open swimming space through the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard aquarium lighting works well, particularly when balanced with planted or shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongfin Zebra Danios have the same energetic nature as standard Zebra Danios but considerably more finnage. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood circulation without excessive current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so the fish receive excellent oxygenation while still having areas where they can swim comfortably without their long fins working against strong flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"School of 3 (USA Bred)","offer_id":53365162312047,"sku":"DanioZebraLF03","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"School of 6 (USA Bred)","offer_id":53365162344815,"sku":"DanioZebraLF06","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"School of 9 (USA Bred)","offer_id":53365162377583,"sku":"DanioZebraLF09","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"School of 12 (USA Bred)","offer_id":53365162410351,"sku":"DanioZebraLF12","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/longfin-zebra-danio-danio-rerio-tank-bred","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}