Zebra Danios Numbers

[sunburnt_spinner]

I am new to keeping fish. About a month ago I bought 4 long-finned zebra danios for my 28 litre tank. They got through the start up process and seem to be doing really well. I have read that they like to be in groups of six. Will the tank be big enough for six (the tank is only about 1.5 ft x 1.5 f.t, it is box shaped) or do you think they will be happier as it is already? I don't want to over-crowd my tank but I want to it to hold the optimum amount of life.

I have also spotted a small snail in there (about as big as my pinky fingernail). I had a live plant in there as the guy at the fish shop said it would help the start up process - but it must have hitched a ride on it. Should I leave it in there? It has been mowing up and down the power head cable and ornaments.

Any advice for this newbie will be much appreciated.

Cheers.

 

[Erised]

Your tank isn't really big enough for 4 danios, let alone 6. They're really active fish and for this reason really need 15G (60 litres) at least. Sorry.

If they seem to be doing ok though, and aren't nipping eachother too much, you're best off sticking with just 4. If possible however, please try and get a bigger tank some time.