Brachydanio Frankei Leopar Danio. Leopard Danios are a man-made colour variant of the Zebra Danio as they have never been confirmed as having a natural distribution in the wild. Leopard Danios can be fin-nippers if not kept in proper shoal and should therefore be kept in groups of 5 or more.
This species should be kept in schools of at least eight. Sexing edit edit source Females are broader and more full in the belly. Hardy attractive and active this is an ideal species for the beginner.
Leopard Danios must be kept in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature and are often employed as dither fish.
Some experts wonder if the fish is a true species or just a form of the zebra danio Brachydanio rerio Hamilton 1822. Well planted with rocks and driftwoodbogwood. PURPLE DANIO M 28cm 1200. Leopard Danios must be kept in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature and are often employed as dither fish.