Veil Tail Danio is an active freshwater fish known for its elongated body, attractive markings, and flowing veil-like fins. It adds movement and visual interest to peaceful community aquariums.
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Veil Tail Danio is an active freshwater fish known for its elongated body, attractive markings, and flowing veil-like fins. It adds movement and visual interest to peaceful community aquariums.
Slender body with horizontal markings and elongated, flowing fins. Coloration may vary by strain.
3–5 years
Omnivore
Veil Tail Danio is a lively community fish that combines the hardiness of zebra danios with elegant flowing fins.
Easy
15 gallons
6.5–7.5
Soft to moderately hard
18–26°C
4–5 cm
Other peaceful danios, rasboras, small barbs, and similarly sized community fish.
Large predatory fish, aggressive species, and persistent fin-nippers.
Danio rerio
Danionidae
South Asia; the veil-tail form is an ornamental aquarium strain.
Schooling fish; keep in groups of six or more.
Feed quality tropical flakes or small pellets, supplemented with daphnia, brine shrimp, or other appropriately sized frozen or live foods.
Egg-layer
Egg scatterers that deposit eggs among plants or spawning media. Adults may eat their eggs, so a separate breeding setup can improve survival.
Clean, well-oxygenated freshwater with stable conditions and regular partial water changes.
Ich, fin damage, bacterial infections, and stress caused by poor water quality or unsuitable tank mates.
Peaceful and active
Active, peaceful, and social schooling fish. Keep in a group of at least six to encourage natural behavior.
Veil Tail Danios are active schooling fish suitable for freshwater community aquariums. Their flowing fins distinguish them from standard short-finned zebra danios. They thrive in groups, need open swimming space, and do best in stable, well-maintained water conditions.