Zebra danio
Danio rerio
Danionidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
—
pH
6-8
Size
3.8 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank40 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Zebra danios are peaceful, cold-water fish that thrive in schools. They require a minimum tank size of 40L and a pH range of 6.0-8.0. A varied diet is essential for their health.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (1)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Giant danio Devario aequipinnatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
8 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 → |
| Dwarf danio Danio nigrofasciatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Emerald Dwarf Rasbora Danio erythromicron 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 → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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