i was wondering what sort of tank mates would be good with them. 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. Never keep a zebra danio alone or in a tank smaller than 10 gallons (38L). 9 Posts . 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. 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. Any fish with long flowing fins, such as angelfish, bettas, and guppies, are potential targets of the active zebra danio. 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). Therefore, it is best not to include slow-moving fish in the same aquarium. The zebra fish would most likely stress them out. For example, ember tetra, honey gourami, platy, guppy, swordtail are good If they do not, leave them for another 24 hours. 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. A group of three fish in a smaller tank is acceptable, but can lead to stress or aggression. Once 1 to 2 weeks have passed, move your danios to the breeding tank you’ve set up. Remember, they are very active. It is best to partner 2 males for every 1 female you move over. These small schooling fish thrive in a wide range of conditions and do well in temperatures from 65 to 77°F. Tank Mates. Zebra Danios are community fish. Zebra Danios Learn more at: flickr.com. Tank Requirements for Zebra Danio. Zebra Danio is a kind of skittish fish that will remain in its own space without getting in contact with other larger tank mates and remains mostly hidden in the aquarium tanks. Zebra danios are a peaceful fish that get along with most tankmates, however, they will nip fins of some species. One can expect these fishes to be less timid if the same size of other fishes is also added to the aquarium tanks. Danios thrive in groups, the larger the better. Tank mates that would work well with your Zebra Danios include: neon tetras, swordtails, white clouds, clown, and yoyo loaches. This is the reason that Zebra Danios should be kept in a natural environment while captivating. The silver and black-striped Zebra Danio is a common community fish and is easy to find in most aquatic shops or online. 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 … Native to the freshwater of Asian countries, Zebra Danios are usually cold-water fish which is found in slow-flowing rivers, streams, ponds, flooded pools and rice paddies in monsoon season. Move your danios to the breeding tank. 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. Normally danios will breed within 24 hours of being placed in the breeding tank. And do well in temperatures from 65 to 77°F same size of other fishes is also added to the tanks... 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