Danios: Questions

Doodles · 10-07-2005, 10:59 AM

I've had Danios before and I would love to here some other experiences in keeping them.
Has anyone else found them to be nippy or bug other fish? I really like danios and was thinking of giving it another try depending on your experience with them. They just make the tank busy and lively.

mlefev · 10-07-2005, 02:21 PM

I have 3 zebras in my 10 gallon. They chase the neons, but then I noticed that the neons chase them too. Same with the platies. I think all of my fish chase all of the other fish, but they don't actually bite them, and none seem to be stressed from the activity.

83turboranger · 10-07-2005, 03:18 PM

I have 2 Leapords and 3 blue (i think longfined). They do very well, they chase each other but never cause any harm. I had 2 Rams and they never bothered them. The are fine w/ my otos too. They have been a little wilder lately so I'm not sure what thats all about. I've had them for a few months though and they've been great!

DavidDoyle · 10-07-2005, 07:10 PM

I have had a bunch of roseus and choprae for about a year. They are one of my few fish I have never been able to get a clear picture of as they never stop moving. They are active but I have never seen them really bother any other fish.

awesome kid · 10-07-2005, 07:21 PM

i had a pair of gaint danios that were like... 2 inches! they did seem to nip long trailing fins, but otherwise were fine and active. sadly they died not to long ago

but i had had them for 3 years.

waynside · 10-07-2005, 07:40 PM

one of my buddies just added some cardinal tetras to his tank and his danios constantly chase them around the tank...

Doodles · 10-08-2005, 10:01 AM

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i had a pair of gaint danios that were like... 2 inches! they did seem to nip long trailing fins, but otherwise were fine and active. sadly they died not to long ago but i had had them for 3 years

Wow, that's a long time and you really do get attached to fish, especially if you have had them a long time. I had a betta for 6 years, who knows how old he was where I bought him, but I was really sad when he died. I have another one names Buddy and I've had him for about 1 year.

I think Im going to give it a try. If it doesn’t work out in my tropical tank I have 4 more tanks I can try them in. It's bound to work in one of them. Thanks for your replies! I will let you know how it works out!

Doodles · 10-09-2005, 12:07 PM

I went today and got 6 long finned danios! They didn't have any others besides the regular danios. They are very pretty. They said they will have some others in a week.

10-07-2005, 10:59 AM	#1
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 222	Danios: Questions I've had Danios before and I would love to here some other experiences in keeping them. Has anyone else found them to be nippy or bug other fish? I really like danios and was thinking of giving it another try depending on your experience with them. They just make the tank busy and lively. __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

10-07-2005, 02:21 PM	#2
mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	I have 3 zebras in my 10 gallon. They chase the neons, but then I noticed that the neons chase them too. Same with the platies. I think all of my fish chase all of the other fish, but they don't actually bite them, and none seem to be stressed from the activity. __________________ Well rounded fun and discussions available at Lots of Fun 10 gal 3 zebra danios 2 solid orange platies 1 clown pleco Too many stinking pond snails to count...miserable things.

10-07-2005, 03:18 PM	#3
83turboranger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Glenville, PA (southern York County, PA/northern MD) Age: 21 Posts: 130	I have 2 Leapords and 3 blue (i think longfined). They do very well, they chase each other but never cause any harm. I had 2 Rams and they never bothered them. The are fine w/ my otos too. They have been a little wilder lately so I'm not sure what thats all about. I've had them for a few months though and they've been great! __________________ <III>< -2 1/2 gal tank -1 orange/red glofire +1 Plastic Plant -20 gallon -Kribensis (female) -6 Tiger Barbs + 1 Cave IN GOD WE TRUST

10-07-2005, 07:21 PM	#5
awesome kid Huh? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I'm right behind you, hahahahaha Posts: 268	i had a pair of gaint danios that were like... 2 inches! they did seem to nip long trailing fins, but otherwise were fine and active. sadly they died not to long ago but i had had them for 3 years. __________________ Here are my virtual pets! 55 mbuna 29 community clueless cat even more clueless dog

10-07-2005, 07:40 PM	#6
waynside Automotive Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Age: 34 Posts: 107	one of my buddies just added some cardinal tetras to his tank and his danios constantly chase them around the tank... __________________ 29 gallon 5 Cardinal Tetras 7 Yellow Shrimp 7 Tiger Shrimp 20 gallon 40 Cherry Shrimp adults + 100 babies 20 S+ Grade Crystal Red Shrimp 20 gallon 20 Dark Green Shrimp 10 B/C Grade Crystal Red Shrimp

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10-07-2005, 07:10 PM	#4
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	I have had a bunch of roseus and choprae for about a year. They are one of my few fish I have never been able to get a clear picture of as they never stop moving. They are active but I have never seen them really bother any other fish.

10-09-2005, 12:07 PM	#8
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 222	I went today and got 6 long finned danios! They didn't have any others besides the regular danios. They are very pretty. They said they will have some others in a week. __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

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