Dwarf danio
Danio nigrofasciatus
Danionidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-26 °C
pH
6.5-7
Size
3.7 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Min tank40 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Dwarf danio is a peaceful fish that requires a tank size of at least 40L with temperatures between 22.0-26.0°C and pH 6.5-7.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (2)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Dwarf Rasbora Danio erythromicron Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Giant danio Devario aequipinnatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
7 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue danio Danio kerri Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Galaxy rasbora Danio margaritatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Glowlight Danio Danio choprae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Gold Ring Danio Danio tinwini Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Microdevario Microdevario microphthalma Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Orange Fin Danio Danio kyathit Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Zebra danio Danio rerio Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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