Buyer question
Are Danio freshwater fish good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Danio freshwater fish 5 out of 5 for beginners (great first fish).
Source: the Danio freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Danio freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Zebra danios are small, striped schooling fish from the streams of South Asia, and one of the hardiest aquarium fish there is. They are fast, active and forgiving of beginner mistakes, and they do best in a group of six or more.
- Best fit
- First community tanks
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Danios are fast swimmers that need horizontal space, and in small groups they may nip slow, long-finned tankmates. They jump, so a lid is a good idea.