Can zebra danios live with gold barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, zebra danios and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 65–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8 Gold barbGold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 65–75°Zebra danio 65–77°Gold barb 64–75°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–8Zebra danio 6.5–8Gold barb 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 inGold barb · 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 danioGold barb
Temperature65–77 °F64–75 °F
pH6.5–86–8
Adult size2.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with gold barbs?

Yes, zebra danios and gold barbs can live together. Both are fine at 65–75°F. Plan on at least 20 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra danios and gold barbs?

65–75 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

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

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