Zebrafish
NameZebrafish
Scientific NameDanio rerio
Common NamesZebrafish, Zebra Danio, Striped Danio
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSouth Asia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)1.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)70-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther small peaceful community fish, Tetras, Rasboras, Guppies, Platies, Corydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish
Description
The Zebrafish is a small, active, and hardy freshwater fish known for its distinctive horizontal blue and silver stripes. They are popular in the aquarium hobby and widely used in scientific research due to their rapid development and transparent embryos. These schooling fish thrive in community tanks.
