Zebra Danio
Easy carefreshwater
Overview
The zebrafish is a species of danionin belonging to the genus Danio in the suborder Cyprinoidei.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 15–25°C (59–77°F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult Size | 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in) |
| Min Tank | 10 gallons |
| Lifespan | 2–5 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — flake food, micro pellets, daphnia
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Danio rerio (Le Sueur, 1817) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Zebra Danio — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 15–25°C (59–77°F)
- pH range
- 6.5–7.5
- Adult size
- 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in)
- Lifespan
- 2–5 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —flake foodmicro pelletsdaphnia