Well im thinking about getting Danios becuz their is a 12$ tank and a 10$ filter at my LFS and they have danios how many could go in a 10g
How Many Zebra Danios Could Go In A 10g
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Zebra danios need a lot of space to move, they get quite spastic in a 10g. IMO, you need at least a 20L for them. They also should be kept in groups of at least 5 to prevent fin-nipping. Again, too much for a 10g.
Celestial pearl danios, on the other hand barely reach 1", you could have 8 easily. They prefer planted tanks.
Celestial pearl danios, on the other hand barely reach 1", you could have 8 easily. They prefer planted tanks.
Well, I would think 7-8 would be good, if you are not putting anyone else in the tank with them... maybe up to 10 maximum. They are really zippy little guys and like having some swim room =)
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Just make sure you want zebra danios, they get a bit annoying after a while. Maybe some white clouds and a betta??
Well, everyone else on here is likely right... :uhoh:
I have danios, but they are in a 20 gallon, and they DO zip all over the place.. I've never actually tried them in 10 gallons.
I Do know they are much better if kept in a school of 5-6 or more.. but as for minimum swimming space.. well, I HAVE read that 10 gallons is the minimum tank size for Zebra Danios (http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-ZebraDanio.htm). But.. that is the minimum.. and a bigger tank would certainly be better..
Sorry if my advice was wrong!
I have danios, but they are in a 20 gallon, and they DO zip all over the place.. I've never actually tried them in 10 gallons.
I Do know they are much better if kept in a school of 5-6 or more.. but as for minimum swimming space.. well, I HAVE read that 10 gallons is the minimum tank size for Zebra Danios (http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-ZebraDanio.htm). But.. that is the minimum.. and a bigger tank would certainly be better..
Sorry if my advice was wrong!
My experience with danios leads me to believe that a 20 long is the absolute minimum. I couldn't imagine them having enough space in only 10 gallons.
I don't think that a 10 gallon is large enough for zebra danios, sorry. Microdanios, like celestial pearl danios or dwarf emeralds would work, as they are VERY small and not quite as zippy as their larger relatives.
Do you have any other small fish you like? Guppies, small tetras, shrimp, bettas, dwarf frogs and platies would all work.
Do you have any other small fish you like? Guppies, small tetras, shrimp, bettas, dwarf frogs and platies would all work.
Dwarf emerald eye tetras are beautiful fish, especially if you get the lighting right, you just need to watch not having other fish that can eat a 1" long fish. Could do some of those and a couple dwarf platy(they stay at barely over 1 1/4"), very cute fish, and hardy.