Can Fancy Goldfish Live With Zebra Danio?
Fancy Goldfish and Zebra Danio are NOT compatible tank mates.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 64–74°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.
Size
⚠ Use Caution
Significant size difference (8" vs 2"). Fancy Goldfish may bully or stress Zebra Danio.
Temperament
✓ Compatible
Both fish have compatible temperaments.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Trait Conflict
✗ Not Compatible
Fancy Goldfish is a coldwater species and should not be kept with tropical fish like Zebra Danio.
Important Notes
- Zebra Danio is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 25 gallons
| Parameter | Fancy Goldfish | Zebra Danio |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–74°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Max Size | 8" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | All | Top |
| Min Tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
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