Zebra Danio

Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

Also known as: Zebrafish

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

One of the hardiest aquarium fish. Horizontal blue and silver stripes with an energetic, zippy personality.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

64–77°F
18–25°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top
preferred zone

Care Notes

Extremely hardy. Can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Prefers cooler water than most tropicals.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods — eats anything.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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