| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Size Category | Nano |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 3–5 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 2–5 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 4 years |
| Exercise Needs | Beginner care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Tetras, Corydoras, Guppies, Swordtails, Small Rasboras |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Cichlids, Goldfish, Large aggressive fish, Slow-moving long-finned fish |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ich | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Mycobacteriosis (Fish TB) | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Fin Rot | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Easy, egg scatterer |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Danio rerio |
| Water Temperature | 18-25°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 6.5-7.5 |
| Water Type & Tank | Freshwater, Min tank: 38L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, schooling |
| Locomotion | Active top to mid-level swimmer, schooling behavior, fast-moving, playful chasing |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, schooling |
| Stress/Displacement | Lethargy, loss of appetite, fading colors, hiding, gasping at surface |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Fading stripes, erratic swimming, staying at the bottom, clamped fins, bent spine |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Lethargy, loss of appetite, fading colors, hiding, gasping at surface |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6.5-7.5 |