A hardy and energetic schooling fish with bold zebra-like striping The Zebra Danio is a classic freshwater species loved for its striking horizontal stripes and nonstop activity. Its silver body lined with bold blue-black striping gives it a clean, eye-catching appearance that stands out in planted and community aquariums alike. Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly, Zebra Danios are ideal for cycling tanks and active community setups. They thrive in groups where their playful schooling behaviour and constant movement bring energy to the aquarium. Fast-swimming and adaptable, they do best in tanks with open swimming space and good water movement. Need to Know: Recommended For: Beginner aquarists and active community aquariumsMinimum Tank Size: 40 litresTemperature Range: 18–26°CpH Range: 6.5–7.5Recommended School Size: 6+ for natural schooling behaviourCompatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other active community fishMax Size: 4–5 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
