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Classifying Fishes: Order Cypriniformes

BarbsAug 09, 2023

The order Cypriniformes contains a vast variety of fish, including all of the carp-like fish (Common carp, koi carp, mirror carp etc) and smaller fish such as barbs, rasboras and danios, plus loaches and others.

Are Leopard Long Fin Danios fin-nippers?

DaniosAug 04, 2022

Danios may have small bouts of fin-nipping with any long-finned tank mates but this should not be too serious. Danios have a very small mouth, so any damage will be fairly limited and is unlikely to persist.

OATA Care Guide: Tetras, Danios and Rasboras

Care SheetsMay 28, 2022

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. These three fish groups belong to the families Cyprinidae (rasboras and danios), Characidae, Lebiasinidae and Alestidae (tetras).

Are Long Finned Danios fin-nippers, will they nip the fins of other fish?

DaniosDec 04, 2021

In the wild, danio's are found in along the surface of small, clear rivers and hill streams. Long Fin Danio's, also known as Longfin Gold Danios, are a very hardy fish that like to shoal together which makes them great for beginners. They are suitable for indoor cold/temperate water tanks also.

Are Zebra Danios fin-nippers, will they nip the fins of other fish?

DaniosNov 16, 2021

You will find the Zebra Danio in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal and across southern Asia. Over the years Danios have been traditionally one of the most popular tropical fish kept by hobbyists.

Where do Zebra Danios come from?

DaniosNov 15, 2021

Zebra Danio's are so named due to the striped patterning on the body. Danios are a shoaling species that can encourage timid species to venture out, and have been referred to as 'dither fish' due to their active nature.

Are Pearl Danios fin-nippers?

DaniosNov 15, 2021

The Pearl Danio, Danio albolineatus, is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family Cyprinidae. Originating in Sumatra, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is so named due to the white-blue iridescence giving the appearance of a shimmering pearl.

Where do Pearl Danio fish originate from?

DaniosNov 15, 2021

Are Leopard Danios fin-nippers?

DaniosNov 15, 2021

In the wild, the danio's are found in along the surface of small, clear rivers and hill streams. Leopard Danio's are a very hardy fish that like to shoal together which makes them great for beginners. They are suitable for indoor cold/temperate water tanks also.

Where do Leopard Danio fish come from?

DaniosNov 15, 2021

The Leopard Danio is a tropical fish belonging to the minnow family Cyprinidae. Originating in Sumatra, Myanmar, and Thailand. To browse our range of danios online click here.