Is The Zebra Danio Really a Beginner Fish? Care and Breeding

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@tgoeshelbykaye5252]

Very informative video! Loved it! Great video of the tank as well you always capture it just right, thank you!!

[@Tugela60]

Piranha don't work?

[@graffic13]

Yo! GIANT danios don't get enough love or recognition! Imagine 100 giant danios, 20blue gouramis, & 30 clown loaches of various sizes in a huge setup ...

[@guy8646]

Flashback to my childhood. Zebra danios are so beautiful. Love the blue. I need to get some.

[@cweber9112]

I have 8 in a 20g tall tank. My wife says it is exhausting watching move around the tank so much, lol. I like the fact that I don’t need a heater to keep them.

[@moseskongi4746]

*How cold can the water be? And if they're that cold water tolerant, how do they deal with warmer water?

[@yusra1519]

They can tolerate water from 18 -22or 24 degree celsius​@@moseskongi4746

[@giftofthewild6665]

I have glowlight danios (danio choprae) in an unheated tank. My tank goes down to 18C in winter. Glowlights can tolerate down to 15C and are just as hardy as zebras. They aren't as manic as zebras either, and they school tightly.

[@yusra1519]

@@giftofthewild6665 is Glowlight fish same as colour widow?? Or which fish u are saying Glowlight fish zebra or widow tetra???? .......... Please tell

[@janesawyer3495]

@@moseskongi4746 64 - 75 °F

[@tgowan4937]

My first successful tank was a 20 gallon zebra danio tank. I have a high ph (8.2) and wanted something active. I’ve had them for a little over a year now and I can see how they would not be for everyone, but I love them ❤

[@ladyrorschach2101]

My main draw to the Zebra Danios was thanks to me seeing a segment on Scientific American Frontiers with Alan Alda when I was a kid. Seeing hundreds of thousands of these fish being used for scientific investigations into genetics, was an entrancing experience to see! I really want to try this species out some day, and pair it with another underrated fish, the Black Neon Tetra. I just think the combination would be really nice to see, and hopefully, the Danios would not be keen on fin nipping the Tetras. Thank you for highlighting this underrated fish, Jassen! Love your content and keep up the great work!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is cool!

[@bguen1234]

In 1990 we put a 15 gallon tall in the living room with a few zebra danios and a small AquaClear HOB filter. The tank got very little maintenance. The danios would swim up the HOB outflow and spawn in the filter floss like tiny salmon going upstream to spawn. I would let the filter get pretty funky between media changes. They didn't get fed every day and spent a lot of days eating algae. We still had fish in that tank when we tore it down to move 5 years later. We must have been on the third generation by then. Some of the older ones had bent spines. We had relatively soft water but I wasn't doing very many water changes so it may have hardened a little over the years. I've found that you can often establish a balanced eco-system even in a small tank by just not doing very much.

[@parkersouthgate674]

I have a 5 gallon that I add water to when it gets low and shake the filter pad out every 6 months or so. Never had a problem and the water is crystal clear

[@ol6906]

Great insights. I've got 7 zebras in a 10-gallon doing great. There are too many misconceptions about tank size out there.

[@NYGOLD]

A very overlooked fish, I'm glad you did a profile on them. If you have the need for speed these are the fish. It's hard to find a fish that covers more ground at a fast pace than these Zebras. I found when putting them with other fish that they are VERY aggressive feeders and will sometimes gobble up most of the food before the other fish can get at bite to eat.

[@jorykozak1239]

i have about ten zebras, 5 purple, 5 blue or so. they never stop swimming and what seems to be playing. and yes when it comes to feeding time they school right up to my barbs and neither seem to mind each other.

[@yournumberonepal]

Same here, I have to really overfeed my tank to get enough food for my corys.

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

Giant danios are even more impressive to watch if you've got a big tank. Stick them in a big tank with a little extra water flow and watch them go! Kind of like having pet trout in your living room, only more practical.

[@andrewelwood3358]

Rescued a lizard in the garden so had a tank from that. RIP Lizard. Ended up with a goldfish from the fair last week and that only lasted a few hours. RIP Goldfish. Said I’d go and kit the tank out and get some Zebra Danio’s and so far they’re going great, awesome fish for a first times I feel like. Easy on the pocket so you can get the stuff you need to get a nice set up going with all you need. Highly recommend. Great video here by the way, enjoyed the content. Very informative, cheers.

[@kitcraft9516]

I like danios in general, but I'll always stick to white clouds as being my suggestion for beginner fish. They are tough and adaptable. Don't require a heater, can live in about any water and will eat anything you choose to feed them. I think they are pretty too. The Zebras would be a great next step for sure!

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

Unfortunately white clouds are illegal in my area, and a fair number of other areas. Which I think is dumb in my location's case, given they wouldn't survive the winter except in hot springs where tropical fish would also survive. I kept some back when they were still legal here. Nice little fish.

[@bobmorgan476]

Last year I started putting together a 60-gallon community tank of my childhood favorite fish. It has 6 of the following: silver hatchetfish, fancy guppies, Asian glass catfish, longfin zebra danios, reticulated hillstream loaches, and false julii corydoras catfish. There’s also a school of 15 or so neon tetras and a dozen ghost shrimp. The tank has plenty of hiding places, and both live and plastic plants. The zebras are boisterous, with each other and anyone else, but they don’t seem to be doing any damage to their tankmates. I love this tank, and spend a lot of time sitting in front of it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nice!

[@Rohizen19]

I love zebra danios, I got 6 in my 10g along with some neons.

[@lruddy8820]

work for a petstore and we sell zebra danios and CPDs, our supplier sent us 3 leopard danios with a bunch of zebras without realizing, they are so nice and such an interesting fish but danios in general arent the most popular so im not surprised they havent sold yet

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Great information about the ZD’s. Seeing them reminds me of my younger days with these fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Me too 😀

[@adamworley196]

Super high energy. Always thought a somewhat "whitewater" scape with lots of flow would be cool for these guys.

[@RoccosVideos]

I didn't know they could be fin nippers. I have some and was thinking about getting some guppies. I'm glad I watched this first.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I like the hard scape in that tank😊

[@vbtherapy3309]

this was such a calming informational video thank u

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@annseedhouse8880]

was advised best to start tank with these, got me 8 golden, didnt mean to get 8, asked for 4 talked into getting 6 then got them home and 8 in the bag. all doing fine. new tank set up 300 l,

[@Aemilius46]

About 6 Zebra Danio we're one of my first Fish in my 20 gallon, and I loved them!! 🤍💙 Zebra Danio are one of my beloved Fish! (I would respectfully disagree with you as I was a new Aquarium keeper, and very young!)

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

After a few years in the hobby, I bought 6 zebra danios from a store that routinely medicates all incoming fish. Sadly, they didn't last even 6 months while the other fish in that 50 gallon tank were fine. I'm guessing I got some fish with weak genetics. It soured me on this species. Maybe later on I'll try again because they are great looking fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That stinks!

[@pagewhite61]

Very interesting information, thanks Jason.

[@johncameron4194]

love my zebras Always on the go. Mine are in a 20 long and they love to zoom zoom They love their food

[@laurabustos6560]

Literal living racing stripes!! 🤣 You're right about no long fin fish with them. My son had them, gold white clouds and kuhli loaches in his first tank. Everything was groovy till he added a pair of guppies... Everyone lost a tail! They started with that poor little guppy but quickly started nipping each other once the aggression started.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes!

[@q.d.mcgraw]

I really like the Orange fin Danios. How would they do in a 55 with assorted Barbs, Tigers not included?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Probably well!

[@ladydiane1811]

Another great video 🎉 I love Shelby's tank. Everyone did a great job, though! I have some great pearls I do love a lot, Mike Huber's line, another breeding project! But yes, nippers, especially with only one female and 7 males 😮. I've had to save her from the boys several times. Thanks for the profile, great fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

She did an awesome with that one!

[@heatherleelovejoy9690]

Would they be ok with rainbows and torpedos?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Should be ok.

[@stefanritchie7667]

The danio can be classed as a beginner fish only because its hard to kill.Other than that this is not a cycling fish for your tank and deserves to be respected

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

do you like glolight danio?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure - I have had them in the fish room in the past.

[@amandafrederick8308]

Do you ever come to swaps up over the WI border? Or what is the closest you get? Would love a link to all your planning on in the near future.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The Northbrook swap this Sunday isn’t too far. GCCA.net

[@galxrax6389]

I have four of them and a 50 gallon tank they seem to be doing okay and the only things in there apart from snails and a lot of plants they don't seem that aggressive what school in South should I am for with the 50g

[@Luisromero8960-t1o]

what fish would you recomend for a tankmate for a gold dojo loach, dwarf gourami, 6 tetras and 6 zebra danios in a 20 gallon tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I might just stay with those in a 20 gallon.

[@jamesg3801]

Your videos are the best!! Would high fin Platys be okay? I bought 12 Danios and i have 14 High Fin Platys coming.. I’m now worried of fin nippping might occur :(

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could certainly give it a try. Might be ok.

[@jamesg3801]

Thank you for always answering questions it’s much appreciated

[@shortnsweet3482]

How do you know if you have a female or male? Thanks for this video I was wondering why they weren't chasing eachother I only have 4 right now

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Females tend to be more rounded.

[@ellenm4560]

Easy enough to breed when eggs are separated. I tried to get rid of my 3 danios (last fish of a bigger group) so I could redo my whole tank for smaller fish. Gave them to another keeper and 2 days later the babies started appearing now I have 9 😂 the bigger group does act better so i might end up keeping them after all

[@AlextheguitarFreak]

I have a 26 gallon bow front and I'm thinking about getting some chili rasboras or emerald dwarf rasboras, would either of these work well with zebra danios?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There’s a chance they could both get bullied but I would try the emeralds first.

[@janpoyrobert1967]

Everytime I check my tank i see dead danios. How can I prevent it

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can be very weak. I always start with water parameters first.

[@msbranen6261]

Hi Jason I have small danio fry now and I've wondered about repashy powder as an option. I have Repashy Superfiod Community Plus Omnivore Gel Premix...is that the powder you're talking about?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes! 😀

[@johncameron4194]

They love to swim

[@PBee8108]

Buy them in even numbers and all in the same go to prevent bullying of the odd one out or the new ones.

[@jmsadms]

My Zebra Danios look more black/yellow than blue/white, is that normal? Have em against black backgroud and substrate. Also, have them with an Angelfish and haven't noticed any fin nipping yet. The Rummynose Tetra did however get nippy with the Angelfish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have seen that color before too.

[@innerspearmusic]

We just bought 10... but it turned out to be nine zebra and one leopard danio. My OCD cannot handle this LOL.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

😀

[@DaniofishCommunity]

nice!

[@lruddy8820]

would love if you can do a video on water hardness in general but specifically going over degrees and ppm and the conversion and just the science behind GH and KH

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roO8laesltCZrJIsi=5ZcR9Wk6z2YS7MhH

[@lruddy8820]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics oh... well then... lol

[@johncameron4194]

If the tank is too tiny it looks too active but a large tank they look great

[@bruhanimatie]

Kan ik 5 zebradanio's en 5 luipaarddanio's samenhouden in een 1 m of moeten het 10 van de zelfde soort zijn. Ik hoop dat jullie dit kunnen vertalen

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You can mix them!

[@MarkoUntitled]

You're like Bill Burrs twin brother that got into aquatics.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny 😀

[@peridot-20]

If there's one fish i can't stand it's danio's, you need a good filter with the waste, they're total nutters and control the tank in general with their speed and get a good size.

[@matthewzito6130]

Mine never bothered my other fish. They were much too busy trying to kill each other. PS) What are your thoughts on Pearl Danios? They're in the same genus as Zebra Danios, so I would expect similar behavior, but I've never actually kept them.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I like Pearl Danios. I've had them many times - they behave much like the Zebra Danios.

[@randyfox6747]

No bottom dwellers

[@RohitKumar-nn3wz]

My zebra fish hot summer traveling life 1 hours redfort Delhi see shop darigan Jama Majid 16 may 2024 60 rupees 2 fish zebra fish

[@RohitKumar-nn3wz]

Sorry 2 zebra fish 60 rupees

[@feralon9570]

This was my first fish coming back to the hobby, I wasn't a huge fan. They dart around to much for me, I like peaceful fish. I avoid danio's and lean toward rasbora's. That's just my personal opinion. 🤍

[@guyalhaig5977]

Funny you say that, I made a tank just for them because I like that they dash around, slow moving fish are boring to me.

[@Volvo-f2y]

​@@guyalhaig5977😂😂 me too

[@ntwlnut]

I like to keep them with some slower fish to have the larger pretty lazy fish as a centerpiece and some danios to add movement

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

​@@ntwlnutsmart!

[@brianjarman5750]

Whats.size.ttank.is.that

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was around 20 gallons.