Guppies prefer the mid-to-top tank area, while the danios are top swimmers.īut there’s a problem which stems from zebra danios, let’s say, more inquisitive and spiky personality. Both guppies and zebra danios measure about the same, around 2.5 inches in length, and will share the same swimming space. Yes, they do if you consider their friendly, peaceful, and acceptant demeanor. Today, we will discuss guppies and zebra danios, looking at their differences and similarities to see if they qualify as compatible tank mates. This takes time, and knowledge since even fish of similar size and appearance may sometimes be incompatible as tank mates. The best way to go about it would be to choose 2 fish species similar in water requirements, diet, size, and overall behavior. The problem comes primarily from the fact that accommodating 2 or more species is far more difficult than accommodating one. The reason is generally more fish diversity, causing the tank to look cooler and more vivid. All fish are treated with Flubendazole before finally going on sale.Many aquarium keepers prioritize a community environment rather than a single-species one. During this time, we treat for any health issues that may occur during transport and ensure each fish is eating well and looking healthy. Achieve a water temperature of 78F to trigger spawning and remove adults once spawning has taken place.Īll our fish are quarantined on arrival for two weeks.
To breed successfully, it is advised to set up a separate aquarium with some thin-leaved plants and shallow water and larger grained gravel to allow eggs to fall between and out of the reach of their parents. They do so by scattering their fertilised eggs.
They are prolific breeders, producing hundreds of eggs every other week. The Zebra Danio is often one of the first breeding projects suggested to us, and for good reason. For the best colour and health, it is advised to offer some live foods like daphnia. We recommend a mixture of quality flake food, along with high protein granules. When it comes to feeding, these little fish will eat almost anything you provide for them. Aquatic plants are advised for the best contrast between the black and white of the fish and the green or red of the plants.Īnother appealing feature of the Zebra Danio is their diet. The ideal aquarium setup would be a long aquarium to provide ample space to swim. In their natural habitat in India and Bangladesh, they can be found in a variety of environments. For these reasons, we would suggest avoiding tankmates like Guppies, Angelfish and Betta splendens. When in a group, they will swim almost constantly and while we like to think of them as peaceful fish, which they are, they can however be seen to nip the fins of tankmates from time to time. When we consider these active, slender and black and white fish, the first thing that comes to mind is their very active behaviour. Due to the genetics of the Zebra Danio being similar to us humans, they are a very good species to study on.
Not only that zebra Danio but they have also been involved in medical studies since the 1960s. No seriously, they have been on board the international space station as part of a study. Potential Tankmates: Similar sized Gouramis, loaches, small catfish and barbs. Minimum Aquarium Size: 50l aquarium minimum for a small group.
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