Can neon tetras live with zebra danios?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, neon tetras and zebra danios can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Neon tetra 72–79°Zebra danio 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Neon tetra 6–7Zebra danio 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraZebra danio
Temperature72–79 °F65–77 °F
pH6–76.5–8
Adult size1.5 in2.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can neon tetras live with zebra danios?

Yes, neon tetras and zebra danios can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 10 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and zebra danios?

72–77 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and zebra danios need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.