Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Zebra Danio?
✅Compatible
Black Skirt Tetra and Zebra Danio are compatible. Temperature overlap 70–77°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Zebra Danio | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 64–75°F | 70–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 11 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Black Skirt Tetra + Zebra Danio
To keep Black Skirt Tetra and Zebra Danio together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Black Skirt Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. Zebra Danio should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. Mid.
Full care guide →Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver-blue, gold stripes coloration. Very hardy. Top to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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