I just got 8 zebra danios, in the 10 gallon tank that i won back, im just wondering if anyone has these, is there any tips for breeding and are they good food for oscars, they havnt had live fish before, apart from a few tankmates here and there.

Very easy to keep, the female can spawn within a few days so you could end up with a good supply of food if thats what you are breeding them for. your oscar would certainly eat them and I cant see why they shouldn't be a good food for a oscar if they themselves are fed on good food and stay healthy.

ok thanks marcus, does anyone no any good breeding tips

albinotiger wrote:


Just add water...!!

They quite easy to breed...unfortunately eggs and fry are eaten quickly.

My advice...when you notice female becoming thickset and ready to scatter her eggs add the adults to a shallow, bare aquarium with a breeder net (that way you can see the eggs falling to the bottom). Or make one with egg grate or something, as long as the adults cant get to the eggs. Also go with 2 males and 1 female.

Have a look at your filter system as it would most likely suck up the eggs and fry, so keep that in mind. I personally go without a filter system as the adults are in there for 2 days max. Just add dechlorinated water daily and you should be fine.

After spawning...remove the adults and the breeder net and start feeding the fry infusoria after they become free swimming. Some LPS also stock powder egglayer food that you could try.

Good luck

i just googled what a zebra danios look like and this is what i've got.


i am not sure if what i have in my community tank is
zebra danios too....

All i see is a topless mermaid!!

ha ha ha, i had told her to wear a bra and she did not listen
however, this is another shot but still with the mermaid