Buyer question
How long do Danio freshwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Danio freshwater fish a lifespan of 3–5 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- South Asia
- Best fit
- First community tanks
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.