The Gold Zebra Danio is a selectively bred variant of the popular Zebra Danio, recognized for its shimmering golden body with faint horizontal stripes. Hardy, lively, and easy to care for, it is a great choice for beginners and community aquariums.
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The Gold Zebra Danio is a selectively bred variant of the popular Zebra Danio, recognized for its shimmering golden body with faint horizontal stripes. Hardy, lively, and easy to care for, it is a great choice for beginners and community aquariums.
Slender, elongated body with a metallic golden sheen and faint horizontal stripes. Fins are mostly transparent with a slight golden hue. Males are slimmer and more colorful, while females appear rounder, especially when carrying eggs.
3–5 years with proper care
Omnivorous; thrives on high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms. Can also be given blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition.
The Gold Zebra Danio is a beautiful variant of the Zebra Danio that brings energy and color to any community aquarium. Its hardiness, peaceful nature, and constant activity make it a favorite for both new and experienced aquarists.
Beginner – very hardy, tolerant, and easy to breed.
15+ gallons (for a small school of 6 or more)
6.5 to 7.5
5–15 dGH
64–75°F (18–24°C)
2 inches
Other Danios, small Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, small Barbs, Livebearers. Avoid aggressive or predatory species.
Aggressive or much larger species, slow-finned fish such as Angelfish or Bettas (possible fin-nipping risk).
Danio rerio var. 'Gold'
Cyprinidae
Captive-bred variant of the Zebra Danio (native to South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar).
Highly social; thrives in schools of 6 or more. Peaceful and active shoaling species that add energy to community tanks.
Feed 2–3 times daily with a mix of flakes, micro pellets, frozen, and live foods. Provide occasional vegetable matter to balance diet.
Egg-scatterer; spawns in groups with eggs deposited among plants or on substrate. Adults do not guard eggs and may eat them. Fry can be raised separately on infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp.
pH: 6.5–7.5, Temperature: 64–75°F (18–24°C), Hardness: 5–15 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm
Susceptible to ich and fin rot if kept in poor water conditions. Stress can also occur if kept in too small a group. Maintain good water quality and keep them in schools to prevent issues.
Peaceful, highly active, and best kept in groups of 6 or more. Constant swimmers that stay near the top and middle levels of the tank. Compatible with other peaceful community fish but may nip fins if kept in too small a group.
The Gold Zebra Danio (Danio rerio var. 'Gold') is a selectively bred aquarium strain of the Zebra Danio. Instead of the usual blue and silver striping, this variety has a golden body with subtle stripes, making it stand out in planted and community aquariums. Growing up to 2 inches, they are hardy, fast swimmers that thrive in schools. They tolerate a wide range of water conditions, making them perfect for beginners. Their lively behavior adds constant motion to aquariums, and they adapt well to planted setups with moderate water flow.