Giant danio size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). The largest of the 6 Devario species on LumaReef (Devario interruptus is the smallest, 6 cm).

Giant danio tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Giant danio water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Warmer than most Devario on LumaReef (16–25 °C).

Giant danio tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Congo tetra, and Swordtail.

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Giant danio

Devario aequipinnatus

An open-water runner in constant motion; boisterous but not aggressive.

The Giant danio (Devario aequipinnatus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Danionidae. Adults grow to about 10 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 20–26 °C.

Size: 10 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 20–26 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature20–26 °C

pH6.5–7.8

Hardness5–19 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Surface
Group: Happiest in a group of 8 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres30 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres65 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres120 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres144 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along62 species

and 38 more species

Caution27 species

Crowding the same layer

Not together10 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Largest on record: 15 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyDanionidae
GenusDevario
SpeciesDevario aequipinnatus
Described byMcClelland, 1839

In other languages

Russian: Данио малабарский

Quick answers

Giant danio size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 10 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (total length). The largest of the 6 Devario species on LumaReef (Devario interruptus is the smallest, 6 cm).
Giant danio tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Giant danio water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Warmer than most Devario on LumaReef (16–25 °C).
Giant danio tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 62 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Sailfin molly, Congo tetra, and Swordtail.
Giant danio: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 8 together.
Giant danio and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.