Can zebra danios live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Zebra danios and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Zebra danio 65–77°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Zebra danio 6.5–8Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra danio · 2 inSiamese algae eater · 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 danioSiamese algae eater
Temperature65–77 °F75–79 °F
pH6.5–86.5–7.5
Adult size2.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can zebra danios live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes. Zebra danios and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both zebra danios and siamese algae eaters?

75–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do zebra danios and siamese algae eaters need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the siamese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.