Zebra Danios

[MyDogIsJealousOfMyFish]

An internet site I found "Tim's Tropical Fish" stated that Zebra Danios are compatable with Betta's. I have also heard that Zebra Danio's can be fin nippers. Can anyone with Zebra experience tell me if they are prone to fin nipping or not?

Thanks

 

[The-Wolf]

yes they can be, they can even kill other fish, if kept in the wrong conditions.

to prevent this
you need at least 5 in the group and a tank at least 24" long.

IME keeping ZDs with male bettas is not a problem as long as you have followed the above guide.

 

[MyDogIsJealousOfMyFish]

Thanks for the input Wolf. I think I will try them when the tank is ready.

 

[FrAnK3333]

I also had my danios with a betta and they were fine, but I have 6 in a tank 30" long.

 

[specks]

We have a Leopard Danio (sadly only one left now) who gets on well with the rest of the tank. Dont know of anyone who has had problems with Zebras.

 

[Lynz781]

They are gorgeous they have to be my favourite fish so far. I wanna get a huge tank dedicated to all the different types of danio available.

 

[dragoon459]

coolness liked to see a pic if you ever get one up

 

[MyDogIsJealousOfMyFish]

Once I have the tank set up and settled I will get a pic of it. I was at the LFS today and saw some pearl danios which I really liked. I will probably use those. I anticipate stocking my 39 gallon tank with,
1 male betta
3 sword tails (don't know what kind my daughter Sarah will pick these)
3 platys ( Emily is picking these, probably Mickey Mouse Platys)
2 corys
6 pearl danios