Can tiger barbs live with zebra danios?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Tiger barbs and zebra danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Tiger barb 72–81°Zebra danio 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Zebra danio 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 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

Tiger barbZebra danio
Temperature72–81 °F65–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size3.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can tiger barbs live with zebra danios?

Yes. Tiger barbs and zebra danios make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and zebra danios?

72–77 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and zebra danios need together?

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