Danio Hatchet

Fully grown, the Orange Hatchet Danio is little more than an inch long and boasts a beautiful yellow body and a dark stripe along its midline. Like others in this family, it naturally occurs in large shoals, and this should be replicated to as great an extent as possible in captivity to encourage its natural behavior. Small invertebrates are the major part of its diet, and specimens will accept most any dry or frozen food of appropriate size. Females spawn on vegetation regularly, and, as Mr. Dadiburjor proved decades ago, it’s not especially difficult to raise the juveniles.

This peaceful little minnow is a perfect addition to smaller planted aquariums, especially those home to peaceful tankmates. 

Synonyms-    Chela dadiburjori, Laubuca dadiburjori, Laubuka dadiburjori
Distribution-    Cochin in Kerala, and Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu to Goa, India.
Maximum Size-    3cm (1.18")
Temperature-    22-24°C
Water Parameters-    Soft to medium. pH: 6.0-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees.
Compatibility-    Community
Lighting-    Medium
Sexual Dimorphism-    Mature females are fuller bodied. Males in breeding condition often display brighter colours.
Feeding-    Flake, granules and frozen foods