ZEBRA DANIO

Zebra danios are a favorite of freshwater fish hobbyists because of their ease of care. They are also prolific breeders and the easiest type of egglayers to breed. With its attractively striped, black and white zebra-patterned body, these fish are easy to recognize. Zebrafish are very durable and can withstand an impressive range of water temperatures and conditions. They will generally do just fine without a water heater as they are comfortable at temperatures down to the low 60s F. Unlike most fish species, they are loyal to their breeding partner and mate for life.

The small size of the zebra danio, no more than two and a half inches, makes them well suited to a community aquarium. Zebra danios are a peaceful fish that get along with most tankmates, however, they will nip fins of some species. Any fish with long flowing fins, such as angelfish, bettas, and guppies, are potential targets of the active zebra danio. Good potential tankmates may include barbs, corydoras catfish, similar-sized gouramis, loaches, and swordtails.