Vietnamese Danio
✅ Level: Easy — a tiny, cool-water loving schooling fish.
The Vietnamese Danio (Tanichthys Micagemmae) is a small, peaceful schooling fish related to the well-known White Cloud Mountain Minnow. Active, peaceful, and suitable for a cooler aquarium.
🐠 Animal Specifications
| Max. length | ±3 cm |
| Temperature | 18–23°C |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Min. aquarium length | 50 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Min. school size | 6 individuals |
| Breeding behavior | Egg-scatterer |
| Origin | Asia |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Collection & Guarantee
- Only available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
- Feel free to carefully inspect the fish in the store upon collection
- Upon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition
✂️ Care
Keep in a school of at least 6 individuals in a well-planted aquarium. Unlike many other tropical fish, this species prefers cooler water — a heater is often not necessary, making it also suitable for an unheated aquarium.
🐠 Combination Tip
Peaceful and ideal for coldwater or unheated community aquariums, along with other calm schooling fish.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this aquarium need heating?
Not necessarily — this species prefers cooler water and can often be kept without heating.
What is the minimum number of specimens I should buy?
At least 6 individuals — as a schooling fish, it feels most comfortable in a group.
Is this fish suitable for beginners?
Yes, provided the aquarium is already well cycled and the school is large enough.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of aquarium fish in stock.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Livestock will not be shipped.
