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Active danio school (80 L)

Non-stop motion: danios are marathon swimmers. A long tank is a must.

Active danio school (80 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (80 L)

Zebra danio is the most active fish in our catalogue. A school of 12 in a long tank creates non-stop motion.

Length matters more than volume: 80 cm beats a tall 80 L. Corydoras complete the bottom, shrimp polish up.

Dimensions
80×30×35 cm
Temperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–7.5
gH
5–15 °dGH
Setup time
3 wks
Budget
≈ $200
Total fish
17

Fish (17)

Plants (7)

Invertebrates (6)

  • Amano Shrimp× 6

Equipment

  • Internal filter

    ≥ 400 L/h

    ≈ $38

  • Heater

    75 W

    ≈ $22

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $45

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $30

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 1
  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 4

Tips & gotchas

  • Tall tanks won't work — danios need horizontal space.
  • Cover the tank: danios jump high.
  • Never less than a group of 8, otherwise they get jumpy and fade.
  • 25–30 % water change weekly.