Rose danio

Rose or Rosy Danio
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cypriniformes
Family:	Cyprinidae
Genus:	Danio
Species:	D. roseus
Binomial name
Danio roseus F. Fang & Kottelat, 2000

The Rose Danio 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.

• Maximum length: 1.25 inches 3.175 cm
• Colors: Blue, purple, silver, red
• Temperature preference: 20-25 celsius
• 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 2 to 3 years
• Ease of keeping: Moderate
• Ease of breeding: Moderate to easy

See also

• Danios
• Danionins

External links

• Danio roseus

References

• "Danio roseus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=688974. Retrieved 19 March 2006. 
• Rose danio on FishBase.