Gold Ring Danio – Danio tinwini
The Gold Ring Danio (Danio tinwini) is a small, lively schooling fish native to Myanmar. This unique nano danio is known for its golden ring-like spots and markings over a silvery body, giving it a striking pattern that stands out beautifully in planted aquariums.
Hardy, peaceful, and active, Gold Ring Danios are excellent for nano community aquariums, planted tanks, and peaceful setups with other small fish. Their active schooling behavior adds movement to the middle and upper levels of the aquarium.
Key Features
- Unique gold ring-like spots and markings
- Small, active schooling fish
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Great for planted nano aquariums
- Peaceful community fish for small tankmates
Care Information
- Scientific Name: Danio tinwini
- Common Name: Gold Ring Danio
- Origin: Myanmar
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful and active
- Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.2 inches
- Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care
- Minimum Tank Size: 10+ gallons recommended
- Temperature: 72–78°F
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Diet: Omnivore; offer micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and other small foods
Tank Setup
Gold Ring Danios do best in planted aquariums with open swimming space, stable water quality, and gentle to moderate flow. Their small size makes them a great option for nano aquariums, but they should still be kept in a proper group with enough room to swim.
Keep Gold Ring Danios in groups of 6–10 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior, reduce stress, and create the best visual display.
Diet & Feeding
Gold Ring Danios have small mouths, so offer appropriately sized foods. Micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and small live foods are all good options. A varied diet helps support health, color, and activity.
Best Tankmates
Gold Ring Danios are peaceful and do well with other small, non-aggressive fish. Good tankmates may include rasboras, small tetras, small Corydoras species, peaceful guppies, and dwarf shrimp in planted aquariums.
Avoid large, aggressive, or overly boisterous fish that may outcompete them for food or view them as prey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Gold Ring Danios beginner-friendly?
Yes. Gold Ring Danios are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for when kept in stable water conditions.
Can Gold Ring Danios live in nano aquariums?
Yes. A 10-gallon or larger planted aquarium can work well for a small school, though more space is always beneficial for active schooling fish.
How many Gold Ring Danios should be kept together?
Keep them in groups of at least 6, with 8–10 or more being even better for natural schooling behavior.
Do Gold Ring Danios like water current?
Yes. They appreciate gentle to moderate flow, similar to the moving waters they are naturally associated with.
Can Gold Ring Danios live with shrimp?
They are generally peaceful with adult dwarf shrimp, but very small baby shrimp may be eaten. Dense plants and moss can help provide cover.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Gold Ring Danios are a great choice for aquarists looking for a small, active, and beautifully patterned schooling fish for a peaceful freshwater aquarium. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, or shop online for freshwater fish, live plants, and aquarium supplies.
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