Can Cockatoo Apisto and Zebra Danio live together?

Cockatoo Apisto and Zebra Danio are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Cockatoo Apisto vs Zebra Danio

Cockatoo Apisto

Apistogramma cacatuoides

Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Danios

3″

Adult size

2″

20gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

64–77°F

6–7.5

6.5–7.5

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

top

Compatibility notes

warnCockatoo Apisto and Zebra Danio only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 75–77°F.

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