


Species Profile
Giant Danio
Devario aequipinnatus
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~1″ and reaches 4″ over ~9 months. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Much larger and faster than zebra danios at 4″ adult size. Active mid-water schooler that benefits from 30gal+ horizontal swimming room. Jumper; tight lid essential. Group of 6+ for natural shoaling.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Giant Danio
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Giant Danioin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.

Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.

Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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