Can zebra danios and angelfish live together?

With care

Zebra danios and angelfish can share a tank, but there is something to watch.

Zebra danio Angelfish

Why

  • Their temperature ranges overlap by only 1°F, between 76–77°F (24–25°C). Keep the heater steady.

What each one needs

Zebra danioAngelfishBoth
Temperature64–77°F (18–25°C)76–84°F (24–29°C)76–77°F (24–25°C)
pH6.5–7.56.0–7.56.5–7.5
Minimum tank10 gal (38 L)29 gal (110 L)29 gal (110 L)
Keep at least61
Adult size2 in (5.1 cm)6 in (15.2 cm)

The smallest tank for both

A 29 gallons (110 L) tank holds 6 zebra danios and 1 angelfish at about 48% of its stocking limit, which leaves room for more.

Other tank mates for zebra danios

Other tank mates for angelfish