how many danios

[bluetexas]

I'm starting a new Eclipse Explorer 2 gallon tank, how many Zebra Danios can I safely keep in this tank?

 

[NeilP]

Only 2 probably - but i think that they like to schoal in 4 or 6's.

Have you thought about a Male Betta Splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish)?

They come in beautifull colours, and are very happy on their own (you can only keep one male per tank) in a small tank.

Neil.

 

[freshmike]

I agree....danios probably will not work in a 2 gallon.....for the reasons Neil said......and the fact that you just probably won't be satisfied with only two and they will not be happy....maybe either think about a bigger tank, or just go with a betta. Also a great fish!


chris

 

[Where the river goes]

go with a betta

 

[Aquatic]

Betta are definitely beauties. If you would like a little couple you get a male and female guppy. You can find some pretty males but nothing in light of the betta. just a thought. hope whatever you choose works.

 

[Morrgan]

One thing to note about guppies: if you get a male and a female you'll soon have lots of little guppies. This could very quickly become a problem in a small tank like that. Maybe two males in that case?

Oh, and I agree with most replies; a betta would be a good choice.

 

[freshwatergal]

I vote for a betta as well.

 

[BigSteve]

No danios in a tank that small. Try a betta and/or white cloud minnows.

 

[guppymonkey]

I just bought my girlfriend the same exact tank, a 2 gallon Eclipse Explorer. Do not follow the suggestion that comes with the tank. 10 guppies will not fit in a 2 gallon tank. Who ever came up with their suggestions didn't know anything about fishkeeping. I think a betta would be fine in the tank or a couple guppies. Danios are schooling fish and would require three or more and wouldn't look that good unless they were able to school. Thats why I suggested something brighter that doesn't need to school.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

A betta is the best thing for it. Zebras need lots of room to swim in to prevent asphyxiation, and they like to live in big groups.

 

[bluetexas]

Would 4 white clouds be too many for a 2 gal tank?

 

[LoveMyOscar]

 

[cutechic]

White clouds also like to have more room to swim. You could keep them in that size, but I don't think they'd be very happy