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Care and Compatibility of Zebrafish - Danio rerio
Introduction
The Zebrafish, also known as Danio rerio, is a species of freshwater fish native to India and Bangladesh. It is characterized by its distinctive pattern of blue and gold stripes along its body. It is a small and active fish that is popular among both beginner and experienced aquarium enthusiasts.
Behavior
The Zebrafish is known for its lively and energetic behavior. They are fast swimmers and enjoy exploring the entire aquarium. They often swim in groups, so it is recommended to keep them in groups of at least 6 individuals for their well-being. They are peaceful and adapt well to cohabiting with other peaceful fish species in a community aquarium.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Danio rerio is minimal and difficult to distinguish. Both males and females have a similar appearance. However, during the breeding season, females may appear rounder and have a fuller abdomen due to the presence of eggs.
Reproduction
The reproduction of Zebrafish is relatively easy in the appropriate environment. They are egg-laying fish and spawn on plants or other substrates. The parents may eat the eggs, so it is recommended to provide a mesh or separate the eggs and fry in another tank. The fry hatch in a few days and grow rapidly with proper feeding.
Aquarium Conditions
Danio rerio, also known as zebrafish, is an active and hardy fish that thrives in community aquariums. It requires a spacious aquarium with open swimming areas and sturdy plants. It prefers well-oxygenated water and moderate temperature. Maintaining water quality is important and providing a varied diet.
Feeding
When it comes to feeding, the Zebrafish is an omnivorous species that accepts a wide variety of foods. You can provide them with commercially available flakes, pellets, or granules, as well as live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae. It is recommended to offer them a balanced and varied diet to maintain their health and vitality.
Complexity
Caring for Danio rerio is relatively easy. They are robust fish that can adapt to a variety of water conditions. They are omnivores and accept a variety of foods, but may be prone to jumping out of the tank, so it's important to secure the lid. They get along well with other peaceful fish.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Danio rerio (Zebrafish) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Zebrafish with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 104 species compatible with the Danio rerio (Zebrafish) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (104)
Compatible (70 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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It is recommended to have several copies of the same species, they like to swim in shoals.
Knowing Yourself From Small (1 Species)
If the Angelfish is adapted and used to the presence of these fishes it can tolerate them and live in the same aquarium together.
Similar Sizes (10 Species)
They can live together if they are of similar sizes, but obviously the koi fish will grow and the time will come when it could fit through the mouth of the koi fish and eat it.
They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.
With Reservation (7 Species)
The swimming speed of these fish can stress the betta fish and could make them sick.
It can eat small fish that will fit in its mouth at night if they are sleeping on the bottom.
Pueden ser compatibles siempre y cuando no entre en su zona de dominio
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Considerable size difference (3 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
Food competition (10 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
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Compatible if space is enough (3 Species)
The zebrafish or "zebritas" are very fierce and are compatible with authoritarian or territorial fish, to lower the "smoke" a bit to the zebras
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Zebrafish
Danio rerio
- Ph: 6.5 - 7.5
- Temperature (c°): 21 - 27
- Measures: 5 cm - 6cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
9 Liters - 2 Gallons - Behavior: Peaceful, Shoal
- Motion: Fast
- Size: Small
- Swimming area: Swim in the middle of the aquarium
- Water Type: Sweet water