Can zebra danios live with zebra plecos?
Verdict
No
No. Zebra danios and zebra plecos should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, zebra plecos need 79–88°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, zebra plecos need 79–88°F.
What works
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: zebra danios the top, zebra plecos the bottom.
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Care at a glance
| Zebra danio | Zebra pleco | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77 °F | 79–88 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Top | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for zebra danios
Better tank mates for zebra plecos
Questions
Can zebra danios live with zebra plecos?
No. Zebra danios and zebra plecos should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Zebra danios need 65–77°F, zebra plecos need 79–88°F.
What temperature suits both zebra danios and zebra plecos?
None. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F and zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do zebra danios and zebra plecos need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.












