Can zebra danios live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Zebra danios and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches zebra danios do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful zebra danios.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for zebra danios.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: zebra danios the top, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Zebra danio | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Top | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
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Questions
Can zebra danios live with flowerhorns?
No. Zebra danios and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What temperature suits both zebra danios and flowerhorns?
None. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F and flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do zebra danios and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.