Malabar Giant Danio

🐟 Melebar Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus)
Bring energy and constant movement to your aquarium with the impressive Melebar Giant Danio. This large, fast-swimming schooling fish is known for its shimmering blue and silver body with bold horizontal striping.
Hardy and adaptable, Giant Danios are ideal for larger community aquariums where their active nature and confident behaviour can really shine.

🌿 Why Choose Melebar Giant Danios?
Large, eye-catching danio species
Fast, energetic swimmers
Hardy and adaptable to varied water conditions
Ideal for larger community aquariums
Stunning iridescent blue and silver colouring.

📏 Care Requirements
Scientific Name: Devario aequipinnatus
Common Name: Giant Danio / Melebar Giant Danio
Tank Size: 90L+ recommended
Temperature: 20–26°C
pH: 6.0–7.8
Temperament: Active but generally peaceful
Diet: Omnivore – flakes, pellets, frozen & live foods
Due to their size and constant activity, Melebar Giant Danios require strong filtration, good oxygenation, and plenty of open swimming space.

🐠 Compatibility
Best kept in groups of 6 or more to prevent fin-nipping and encourage natural schooling behaviour. Suitable for robust community fish of similar size. Avoid slow-moving or long-finned species.

Important Notes
A secure lid is recommended as Giant Danios are powerful swimmers and capable jumpers. Their energetic feeding behaviour means they may outcompete slower fish at mealtimes.

If you're looking for a bold, active schooling fish for a larger aquarium, the Melebar Giant Danio is an excellent, hardy choice.