DANIO – PEARL Danio albolineatus

The Pearl Danio has a very large distribution across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sumatra. Encountering wild specimens is rare, as the majority of Pearl danio available within the aquarium trade are commercially produced. A mature Pearl danio will have a shimmering silver body with an accent of blue-purple, and a narrow orange stripe. Many Pearl danio offered for sale are young and have yet to reach this potential, appearing more plain. Pearl danio are natural shoaling fish, thriving best with at least 8 individuals but more are encouraged. Danios are gregarious, and too few of individuals can result in them harassing other tank mates. An adult Pearl danio can reach a size of approximately 1.5″.