Can zebra danios live with clown loaches?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Zebra danios and clown loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outA grown clown loach may treat small zebra danios as food, especially at night.
- Watch outClown loaches grow to 8 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for zebra danios.
What works
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: zebra danios the top, clown loaches the bottom.
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Care at a glance
| Zebra danio | Clown loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77 °F | 77–86 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Top | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for zebra danios
Better tank mates for clown loaches
Questions
Can zebra danios live with clown loaches?
Yes, with care. Zebra danios and clown loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What temperature suits both zebra danios and clown loaches?
77–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.
What size tank do zebra danios and clown loaches need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.