fish · Danionidae
Malabar danio
Devario malabaricus
Wild range: Western India / Sri Lanka (Malabar region; western-flowing drainages) (Asia)
At a glance: Malabar danio care
Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.
What temperature is listed for Malabar danio?
The compiled profile lists 18.0–25.0 °C for Malabar danio (Devario malabaricus). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.
What tank size is listed for Malabar danio?
The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 64.0 US gallons (243.0 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.
What pH is listed for Malabar danio?
The compiled profile lists a pH of 6.0–8.0. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.
Aquarium care
Large, fast Devario needing a long tank (SF minimum base 120×45 cm / ~243 L / ~64 US gal), high dissolved oxygen, moderate flow, and a tight lid—accomplished jumpers. Keep 8–10+ in a school. Suited to robust, similarly active community fish rather than timid or long-finned species. Weekly 30–50% water changes recommended.
Feeding
Insectivore/micropredator tendency; accepts quality dried foods plus bloodworm, Daphnia, Artemia for best color.
Compatibility
Not aggressive but constant activity and vigorous feeding can upset slow/timid fish. Best with other robust cyprinids, loaches, and similarly sized characins/cichlids/catfish.
Sources
Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.