Author Topic: Best tank mates for Zebra Danios (Read 4513 times) Fishman313 Guest; Best tank mates for Zebra Danios « on: April 27, 2015, 08:39:29 pm » Hi I am very new to fish keeping but have been doing lots of research but there is so much information out … If you have a community tank, keep zebra danios with tank mates that have similar temperature requirements to ensure all of the inhabitants are comfortable. Tank mates should include other peaceful to semi-aggressive fish species that are not large enough to consider the Zebra Danio as food. Good potential tankmates may include barbs, corydoras catfish, similar-sized gouramis, loaches, and swordtails. The silver and black-striped Zebra Danio is a common community fish and is easy to find in most aquatic shops or online. Such tankmates include white cloud minnows, celestial danios, neon tetras, goldfish, and hillstream loach. Ideally you should have at least five or six danios, in a tank that holds at least 25 gallons (95 liters). A group of three fish in a smaller tank is acceptable, but can lead to stress or aggression. Move your danios to the breeding tank. For example, ember tetra, honey gourami, platy, guppy, swordtail are good Zebra Danios are community fish. Tank Requirements for Zebra Danio. Tank Mates. Danios thrive in groups, the larger the better. i was wondering what sort of tank mates would be good with them. These small schooling fish thrive in a wide range of conditions and do well in temperatures from 65 to 77°F. It is best to partner 2 males for every 1 female you move over. Any fish with long flowing fins, such as angelfish, bettas, and guppies, are potential targets of the active zebra danio. Remember, they are very active. If they do not, leave them for another 24 hours. The zebra fish would most likely stress them out. Tank mates that would work well with your Zebra Danios include: neon tetras, swordtails, white clouds, clown, and yoyo loaches. Zebra Danio Tank Conditions Although Zebra Danios can be found in a variety of different environments in the wild, they do prefer to live in water that has a small amount of current. Never keep a zebra danio alone or in a tank smaller than 10 gallons (38L). Zebra Danios Learn more at: flickr.com. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 27, 2016. i have a small tank with 6 zebra danios i have had issues with them nipping fines of some fish. One can expect these fishes to be less timid if the same size of other fishes is also added to the aquarium tanks. Once 1 to 2 weeks have passed, move your danios to the breeding tank you’ve set up. Zebra Danio have only basic needs when it comes to filtration and water movement, with any aquarium designed to house tropical community fish being suitable. 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