Longfin Leopard Danio – Danio rerio ‘frankei’

The Leopard Danio (Danio rerio ‘frankei’) has a yellow or silver body with blue speckles. The Longfin variety has been bred to have longer pectoral, dorsal and caudal (tail) fins.

Many tropical community aquariums are populated with tetras, rasboras and other similar schooling fish. Though these fish are rather small, their pleasant temperaments, the schooling behaviors they exhibit and a vast variety of colors and shapes make them popular in the hobby. They can grow anywhere from a few centimeters to a few inches, and can add movement to a freshwater fish tank. Most of these fish are fairly easy to care for and have similar water chemistry and care requirements.

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