Danio dangila has earned the common name of Moustached Danio because of its particularly long flowing barbels. It is quite a large-growing species, and as such, requires an aquarium at least 4ft long because of its highly active nature. Moustached Danios are a shoaling species and should be maintained in groups of 6 or more fish. They are generally quite peaceful, but their active nature and boisterous behaviour at feeding times may disturb more placid species. Due to their adult size, they should not be kept alongside small fish, or those slow-moving species with elaborate finnage, as the temptation may prove too much. The aquarium itself should be heavily planted at the sides and back, leaving a good sized open swimming space in the centre. As these fish are expert jumpers, the tank should have tight fitting coverslides with no gaps. Ensure that well oxygenated, well-filtered, slightly cooler-than-average water is provided along with a good flow rate – these fish will swim against the current in obvious enjoyment.

Feeding


Flake, slow-sinking granules, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp etc.
 
Breeding
An egg scattering species that can be spawned in a good sized breeding aquarium with a substrate of marbles and large clumps of Java moss. The parents should be acclimatised back to the main aquarium after spawning has ceased, in order to prevent them predating on the eggs.