{"product_id":"longfin-gold-zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater","title":"Longfin Gold Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Gold Zebra Danio (\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, endlessly active schooling fish with a warm golden body and long, flowing fins that trail behind it as it zips around the tank. It is one of the easiest community fish in the hobby, an ideal first fish for new hobbyists and a lively splash of movement for any planted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater aquarium\u003c\/a\u003e. Care level: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Zebra Danios are about as forgiving as freshwater fish get, shrugging off a wide range of temperatures and water conditions that would stress more delicate species. They shine in a group with plenty of open swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them in a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Danios are true schooling fish. Keep six or more so they feel secure, school tightly, and stay out in the open instead of hiding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming space:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long tanks with open water suit their high-energy, top-to-middle swimming. A secure lid is a must, as they are accomplished jumpers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very adaptable, but stable, clean water keeps their color and finnage at their best. Weekly water changes and a gentle to moderate flow are ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed a quality staple flake such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e, rotating in frozen or freeze-dried brine shrimp and daphnia for color and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons (20+ for a full school)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e64–77°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSocial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSchooling, keep 6 or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive-bred (species native to South Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003ePickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and community-safe. Gold Zebra Danios pair well with other active, peaceful schoolers and most small community fish. Good tankmates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/micro-tiger-rasbora-danio-erythromicron-freshwater\"\u003eMicro Tiger Rasbora\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/celestial-pearl-danio-danio-margaritatus-freshwater\"\u003eCelestial Pearl Danio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, peaceful corydoras catfish, and nerite snails. Avoid fin-nipping species such as tiger barbs, which will shred their long fins, and steer clear of large or aggressive cichlids that may treat them as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave Krill\/Spirulina Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFish food and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater conditioners and water care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eMore freshwater fish and plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Gold Zebra Danios should I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least six. They are schooling fish, and a larger group looks better and behaves more naturally, with far less nipping among themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey tolerate cooler water than most tropicals, but a stable temperature in the low to mid 70s F keeps them comfortable and active year round. A heater is recommended for most home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they nip my other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKept in a proper school they are peaceful. Under-stocked danios (just one or two) can get nippy out of boredom, so always keep a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the long fins delicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowing finnage is hardy but can be torn by fin-nippers or sharp decor. House them with peaceful tankmates and smooth plants or driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48974015725787,"sku":"16600111","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/2DE18323-E693-42DB-BCF9-236B8F1DA2B4.png?v=1784055596","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/longfin-gold-zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}