Can danios live in tropical tanks?

Due to their small size, Zebra Danios can survive in tanks as small as 5 gallons, but since they are a community fish, and they can seem hyperactive at times, they are better suited to larger, busier aquariums. We recommend keeping Danios in at least a 10 gallon tank, or even bigger if possible.

How many danios do you need in a tank?

Since they are a schooling fish, they need to be kept in groups of at least five, and five danios can quickly become cramped in a 10-gallon (37 litre) aquarium. Any zebra danios that aren’t kept in a school, will often become stressed and may begin to display aggressive behavior towards other fish in the aquarium.

How many danios should be kept together?

Keeping Zebra Danios Together Zebra Danios should not be kept on their own as this can induce stress and cause them to become aggressive. They are a social species that belong to a shoal. They should be kept in groups consisting of no less than 5 individuals.

Are danios good community fish?

Zebra Danios are one of the easiest types of fish to find tankmates for. They’re like that one roommate who picks up after themselves and gets along well with almost everyone. Of course, not every fish makes a good companion.

What fish are compatible with zebra danios?

Aquarium catfish are generally peaceful and suitable tank mates for both guppies and zebra danios. Many species of catfish, such as corydoras, will live peacefully in a community tank, living on the bottom and scavenging for bits of food that make it past the other fish.

Are danios schooling fish?

Danios are schooling fish, so they need to be kept in groups of at least 5. As with most other schooling fish, if the numbers are too low, they can become stressed, and start acting out of the ordinary, and can portray symptoms such as aggression towards other tank mates, and loss of appetite.

What size tank for danios?

Choose a tank large enough for a group of fish. Danios thrive in groups, the larger the better. Ideally you should have at least five or six danios, in a tank that holds at least 25 gallons (95 liters).