GuppyVSZebra Danio

Can they live together? Complete Compatibility Analysis

Compatibility Score

✅ Perfect Match

Guppies and Zebra Danios are both peaceful, hardy, and adaptable community fish. Their water parameter and temperature ranges overlap significantly, making them easy to house together. They occupy different areas of the tank (guppies mid-top, danios mid-bottom) and have similar activity levels, reducing competition.

Potential Issues

•Zebra Danios are very fast and can outcompete slower guppies for food. Ensure all fish are fed adequately.
•If keeping male guppies with long, flowing tails, very rare instances of danio fin-nipping could occur in a stressed or under-decorated tank.

Tank Requirements

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH Level

6.8-7.8

Minimum Tank Size

20 gallons (75L) for a small group of each

About Guppy and Zebra Danio

When considering adding Zebra Danio to a tank with Guppy, it's crucial to understand their specific needs. Guppies and Zebra Danios are both peaceful, hardy, and adaptable community fish. Their water parameter and temperature ranges overlap significantly, making them easy to house together. They occupy different areas of the tank (guppies mid-top, danios mid-bottom) and have similar activity levels, reducing competition.

Key Differences

Guppy: Requires 5 gallons minimum. Usually prefers tropical water conditions.
Zebra Danio: Requires 10 gallons minimum. Usually prefers tropical water conditions.

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