{"product_id":"burmese-glowlight-danio","title":"Burmese Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring vibrant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shimmering energy to your aquascape with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eBurmese Glowlight Danio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eDanio choprae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eCelestichthys choprae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the most radiant nano schooling fish in the freshwater hobby,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this active species displays vivid iridescent turquoise and gold bars along its flanks accented by a glowing neon-orange horizontal stripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for planted aquariums and hillstream-style setups,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these hardy fish bring constant motion and brilliant color to any peaceful community tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images md-has-block-component\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eQuick Reference Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDanio choprae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003eBurmese Glowlight Danio, Glowlight Danio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003eNorthern Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e1.25 – 1.5 inches (3 – 3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003e20 gallons (long tank preferred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSchool Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003e8–10+ individuals minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003e68°F – 79°F (20°C – 26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003e2 – 12 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,10,1,0\"\u003eActive, peaceful schooling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,11,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore \/ micro-predator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDetailed Care \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eNatural Origin \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burmese Glowlight Danio is native to northern Myanmar (formerly Burma),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e primarily inhabiting the fast-flowing mountain streams and small rivers of the Irrawaddy River basin (particularly the Myitkyina district).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In nature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these clear waters feature rocky,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gravel-strewn substrates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cool temperatures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high oxygenation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEnvironment \u0026amp; Aquascape Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they originate from sub-tropical flowing waters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e replicate their riverine conditions by providing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Movement \u0026amp; Oxygen:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate-to-high water flow generated by a powerhead,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e canister return,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or airstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Hardscape:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth river stones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounded pebbles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine gravel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and driftwood branches to mimic a natural hillstream habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquatic Plants:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant heavily along the sides and background with hardy species like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJava Fern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while preserving wide-open central swimming lanes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTight-Fitting Lid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like most danios,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they are exceptional jumpers when startled or spawning; an enclosed canopy or tight mesh lid is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Schooling Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum tank size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e20 gallons (standard or long)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While they only reach around 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 to 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 inches in size,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they are energetic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fast-swimming sprinters that require horizontal swim space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always keep them in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"228\"\u003eschool of at least 8 to 10 fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; keeping them in larger groups reduces skittishness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances schooling cohesion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and encourages males to display their most intense coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurmese Glowlight Danios are micropredators in the wild and eager omnivores in captivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStaple Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality micro-pellets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crushed flake food,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and slow-sinking granules sized for small mouths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplemental Treats:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live or frozen baby brine shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e daphnia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cyclops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finely chopped bloodworms to boost vitality and intensify orange and blue pigmentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–2 small meals daily,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeding only what they can consume within two minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir peaceful yet lively demeanor makes them compatible with a wide range of tank mates that tolerate moderate flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatible Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neon tetras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rummynose tetras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celestial pearl danios,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e zebra danios,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rasboras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dwarf corydoras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebristlenose plecos,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hillstream loaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInvertebrates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adult Amano shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nerite snails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mystery snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Tiny dwarf shrimp fry may be eaten due to the danios' quick predatory reflexes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFish to Avoid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow-moving or long-finned species like long-finned bettas or fancy guppies (which may be stressed by the danio's rapid swimming),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as large predatory fish that could view them as food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurmese Glowlight Danios are continuous egg scatterers that provide no parental care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConditioning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed the breeding group nutrient-dense live foods (such as live daphnia and blackworms) for 7–10 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe females will appear noticeably rounded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Set up a separate shallow breeding tank with a base of marble gravel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spawning mops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Java moss to allow fertilized eggs to fall through out of reach of the adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpawning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduce a conditioned pair or small breeding group in the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spawning typically occurs at sunrise following dramatic chasing displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEgg Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove the adults immediately after spawning to prevent egg predation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eggs hatch in approximately 24 to 36 hours at 75°F (24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFry Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once free-swimming (3–4 days later),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feed infusoria,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rotifers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or liquid fry food,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graduating to freshly hatched baby brine shrimp as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445058183232,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-27.jpg?v=1792693254","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/burmese-glowlight-danio","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}