Species profile
Glowlight Danio
Danio choprae
Peaceful
Easy care
70 L minimum aquarium
3–4 cm adult size
Top mid
Minimum group: 8
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Small, energetic subtropical danio. Needs a real shoal, current and a secure lid.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
18–24 °C
pH
6–8
GH
2–15 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Moderate–high
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 8
Tank zone
Top mid
Territory level
Low
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
0.55
Fast schooling fish with an internal pecking order. Keep at least eight, combine current/oxygen with dense edge cover and an open central swimming area.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
70 L
Minimum footprint
75 × 30 cm
Accepted scientific name
Danio choprae
Alternative names
Glowlight Danio, Danio choprae, Celestichthys choprae
Native range
Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) drainage of northern Myanmar.
Natural habitat
Clear flowing streams. Provide current, high oxygen, smooth stones/wood, plants at the margins and open swimming space.
Diet & feeding
Small insectivore/omnivore; use quality fine dry foods with regular frozen/live small invertebrates.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Mature females are fuller-bodied; males are slimmer and usually more intensely coloured.
Breeding
Egg-scattering danionin with no parental care; adults readily eat eggs and fry.