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Danio tinwini – Gold Ring Danio
✨ Danio tinwini – Gold Ring Danio
📖 Overview The Gold Ring Danio (Danio tinwini) is a small, lively schooling fish native to Myanmar. Its body is patterned with golden rings and spots on a silvery background, making it one of the most unique danios available in the aquarium hobby. Hardy, active, and peaceful, this nano fish thrives in community aquariums and is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
🌟 Key Features
- ✅ Unique Patterning: Gold ring-like spots across the body
- ✅ Active Schooling Fish: Best in groups of 6+
- ✅ Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Adaptable to a wide range of aquarium setups
- ✅ Nano-Friendly: Great for planted tanks 10 gallons or larger
- ✅ Peaceful Community Species: Compatible with many small fish and shrimp
📐 Care Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Danio tinwini
- Common Name: Gold Ring Danio
- Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
- Size: 1–1.2 inches
- Lifespan: 3–5 years
- Temperament: Peaceful, active schooling fish
- Tank Size: 10+ gallons
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–78°F
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Diet: Omnivorous – micro-pellets, flakes, live/frozen foods (daphnia, baby brine shrimp)
🧠 Behavior & Tank Mates
- Schooling Fish: Keep in groups of 6–10 for best display
- Tank Mates: Rasboras, small tetras, dwarf shrimp, corydoras, guppies
- Avoid: Large or aggressive species that may outcompete them for food
❓ FAQ
Q: Are Gold Ring Danios beginner-friendly?
A: Yes, they are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for.
Q: Can they live in nano aquariums?
A: Yes, a 10-gallon or larger planted tank works well for a small school.
Q: Do they prefer current?
A: Yes, they enjoy moderate flow, replicating their natural stream habitats.