Can zebra danios live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, zebra danios and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Zebra danio 65–77°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Zebra danio 6.5–8Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 inApistogramma · 3 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

Zebra danioApistogramma
Temperature65–77 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–85–7
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with apistogramma?

Yes, zebra danios and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra danios and apistogramma?

75–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do zebra danios and apistogramma need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.