Species Profile
Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
Daniospeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
64–77°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Flake, small pellets
Notes
Iconic black-and-gold striped active swimmer from south Asian streams. Hardy, tolerates a wide temperature range, and even thrives unheated, making it one of the few tropicals that pairs reliably with fancy goldfish as a dither fish.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Zebra Danio
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Zebra 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.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
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.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Otocinclus
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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