Can Black Phantom Tetra Live With Zebra Danio?

Black Phantom Tetra and Zebra Danio are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–77°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.75" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Black Phantom Tetra: middle, Zebra Danio: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Black Phantom Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Zebra Danio is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterBlack Phantom TetraZebra Danio
Temperature72–82°F64–77°F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Max Size1.75"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleTop
Min Tank15 gal10 gal

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