Moustache Danio (Danio dangila)

The largest of the true Danio species, the Moustache Danio (Danio dangila) is a schooling fish, native to Asia. It feeds on insects and larvae in the wild and can be found in swift-moving mountain streams. They are un-fussy eaters in captivity, but the finest color development will come from a diet containing bloodworms. These fish will appreciate a habitat that resembles a flowing stream or river with landscaping materials like driftwood, fine gravel, and water-worn rocks. Although these fish are friendly, it is advised to maintain them in larger tanks in groups of eight to ten individuals with sturdy fish of a similar size, as their rapid movements may startle more timid or slower-moving fish. They make great dither fish with gouramis, angels, and other medium sized fish.