Zebra danio care
Danio rerio
Zebra danio (Danio rerio) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 60 liters (16 US gallons). Keep it at 18–26 °C (64–79 °F) with a pH of 6.5–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeacefulJumps: keep a lid on
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank60 L · 16 gal
Temperature18–26 °C · 64–79 °F
pH6.5–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbSwordtail
Avoid with
German blue ramFancy goldfishParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfish
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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