Coral Red Pencilfish

Coral Red Pencilfish

Nannostomus mortenthaleri
✓ Compatible
Zebra Danio

Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

Can Coral Red Pencilfish Live With Zebra Danio?

Coral Red Pencilfish and Zebra Danio are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–77°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Coral Red Pencilfish: middle, Zebra Danio: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Coral Red Pencilfish 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: 15 gallons

ParameterCoral Red PencilfishZebra Danio
Temperature75–82°F64–77°F
pH4.5–76.5–7.5
Max Size1.2"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleTop
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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