(QEE) Veiltail Red Zebra Danio (Danio rerio var. Long Fin)

Description

Veiltail Red Zebra Danio (Danio rerio var. Long Fin)

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Danio rerio (Veiltail Red variant)

• Family: Cyprinidae

• Origin: South Asia (selectively bred for long fins and vibrant red coloration)

• Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches (4 – 6 cm)

• Lifespan: 3 – 5 years

• Tank Zone: Mid & top dwellers

🌊 Water Parameters

• TDS: 100 – 250 ppm

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)

• Hardness: 5 – 12 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

• Slim body with long, flowing red fins.

• Active, peaceful, and hardy – suitable for beginners, slightly slower swimmers than short-fin zebras.

• Shoaling fish; prefers groups of 5 or more.

• Can jump – tank lid recommended.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: Flakes, micro-pellets, live/frozen foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).

• Feeding: 2–3 small meals daily; avoid overfeeding.

🛠️ Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 10–15 gallons for a small school.

• Filtration: Moderate flow; avoid strong currents.

• Decor: Plants, driftwood, open swimming space.

• Water Change: 25% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: 5–6 or more (shoaling fish).

• Tank Mates: Small peaceful fish – Guppies, Rasboras, Corydoras, small Barbs.

• Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping species.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in schools to reduce stress.

• Provide hiding spots to protect long fins.

• Maintain clean, well-oxygenated water.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t keep alone – they become stressed.

• Don’t mix with aggressive fish.

• Avoid overcrowding the tank.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Long flowing red fins make them a striking centerpiece in community tanks.

• Peaceful, hardy, and active swimmers.

• Adaptable to a range of water conditions.