Can angelfish live with zebra danios?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Angelfish and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Angelfish 76–84°Zebra danio 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Zebra danio 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inZebra danio · 2 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

AngelfishZebra danio
Temperature76–84 °F65–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size6.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can angelfish live with zebra danios?

Yes, with care. Angelfish and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both angelfish and zebra danios?

76–77 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and zebra danios need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.