Description
Leopard Danio (Danio rerio “Leopard”) – Spotted Elegance with Endless Energy
The Leopard Danio is a lively and eye-catching variant of the classic Zebra Danio, distinguished by its unique golden-bronze body covered in dark, leopard-like spots instead of stripes. This active, hardy fish is known for its playful schooling behavior and ability to adapt to a wide range of tank conditions, making it a favorite for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Its constant motion and spotted pattern add visual interest to community tanks, especially when kept in groups where their activity and color are enhanced.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Danio rerio “Leopard”
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Common Name: Leopard Danio
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Coloration: Golden to bronze body with dark leopard-like spots
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Temperament: Peaceful, energetic, and social
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Size: Up to 2 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10 gallons; open swimming space with some planted areas
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Diet: Omnivorous—high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and small live or frozen foods
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Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community tanks; thrives in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Provide a secure tank lid—Leopard Danios are fast swimmers and can jump.
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A varied diet helps maintain their health and vibrant appearance.
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Use dark substrates or backgrounds to highlight their spotted pattern.
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Gentle current mimics their natural habitat and encourages activity.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Leopard Danio is a perfect blend of beauty and hardiness, offering a striking pattern and non-stop movement that enlivens any aquarium. Ideal for community setups and suitable for all skill levels, it’s a low-maintenance, high-reward species that brings energy and charm to your tank.
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.
Pre-Order
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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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