Can goldfish live with zebra danios?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Goldfish and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small zebra danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Goldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8

Zebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

Watch outAt 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small zebra danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What works

Both are fine at 65–74°F.
pH 7–8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Goldfish	Zebra danio
Temperature	60–74 °F	65–77 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–8
Adult size	10.0 in	2.0 in
Minimum tank	40 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for goldfish

All goldfish tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra danios

All zebra danio tank mates

Questions

Can goldfish live with zebra danios?

Yes, with care. Goldfish and zebra danios can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 10 inches a goldfish can swallow a small zebra danio. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both goldfish and zebra danios?

65–74 °F. Goldfish need 60–74 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do goldfish and zebra danios need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.