Description
Fire Ring Danio (Danio sp. “Fire Ring”) – A Spark of Motion and Color
The Fire Ring Danio (Danio sp. “Fire Ring”) is a vibrant and energetic nano fish known for its stunning metallic hues and bold red-orange ring around the gill area, resembling a fiery halo. Originating from selectively bred strains, this danio variety brings a dazzling burst of color and movement to any freshwater aquarium.
Its active swimming, peaceful nature, and striking contrast make it an ideal centerpiece for small planted or community tanks. When kept in groups, Fire Ring Danios display tight schooling behavior and vivid coloration, especially in well-lit environments.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Danio sp. “Fire Ring”
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Common Name: Fire Ring Danio
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Coloration: Iridescent silver-blue body with a vivid red or orange ring near the gills and subtle striping
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Temperament: Active, peaceful, and social
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Size: Up to 1.5 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10 gallons; well-planted with open swimming space and moderate current
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Diet: Omnivorous—micro pellets, flakes, and small live or frozen foods like daphnia or baby brine shrimp
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Compatibility: Great with other peaceful community fish; keep in groups of 6 or more for best color and activity
Tips:
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Use a dark background to make their colors pop.
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Provide a gentle current to mimic their natural habitat.
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Keep in a group to encourage natural schooling and reduce stress.
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Mix with other small danio species or peaceful tetras for a dynamic display.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Fire Ring Danio is perfect for aquarists who want a lively, colorful fish that adds energy and sparkle to a community tank. Easy to care for and visually striking, this species is ideal for beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike who appreciate motion, color, and harmony in a compact package.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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