Description
Giant Danio (Devario aequipinnatus) – Bold Motion and Striking Metallic Beauty
The Giant Danio is a dynamic and hardy schooling fish known for its impressive size, speed, and shimmering coloration. With a sleek torpedo-shaped body adorned in metallic blue and gold, this active swimmer adds energy and visual impact to larger freshwater aquariums. Native to the fast-flowing streams and rivers of South and Southeast Asia, the Giant Danio thrives in well-oxygenated water with strong currents and open areas to roam.
When kept in schools, Giant Danios exhibit fast-paced, coordinated movement that makes them a captivating presence in any setup.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Devario aequipinnatus
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Common Name: Giant Danio
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Coloration: Metallic blue body with gold horizontal stripes
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Temperament: Peaceful, fast-swimming, and social
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Size: Up to 4 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 30 gallons; well-oxygenated water with open swimming space and moderate to strong flow
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Diet: Omnivorous—high-quality flakes, pellets, and frozen foods like bloodworms or krill
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Compatibility: Ideal for larger community tanks; keep in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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A long tank is best to accommodate their constant movement.
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Secure the lid—these strong swimmers can jump.
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Mimic river habitats with a moderate current and scattered rock or driftwood décor.
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Avoid housing with slow or delicate species that may be stressed by their activity level.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Giant Danio is perfect for aquarists seeking a larger, eye-catching schooling fish with bold movement and resilience. Its striking colors, energetic demeanor, and compatibility with other active species make it a standout choice for well-planned community aquariums.
Click & Collect
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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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