Can zebra danios live with fancy goldfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, zebra danios and fancy goldfish can live together. Both are fine at 65–74°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 65–74°Zebra danio 65–77°Fancy goldfish 65–74°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7–8Zebra danio 6.5–8Fancy goldfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 inFancy goldfish · 6 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 danioFancy goldfish
Temperature65–77 °F65–74 °F
pH6.5–87–8
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopAll levels
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with fancy goldfish?

Yes, zebra danios and fancy goldfish can live together. Both are fine at 65–74°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra danios and fancy goldfish?

65–74 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, fancy goldfish need 65–74 °F.

What size tank do zebra danios and fancy goldfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the fancy goldfish. Add space for each extra fish.