| Apr 17, 2024
Zebrafish!
Zebra danios (or zebrafish, scientifically a.k.a. danio rerio) are one of the most recognizable freshwater fish in the fishkeeping hobby due to their active nature, iconic horizontal stripes, & variety of vibrant colors. They are also typically fairly hardy, not too picky, can get along with multiple other kinds of fish, & are peaceful to watch swim in their schools. Plus, they are easy to care for, can tolerate a wide range of temperature and water chemistry, and remain pretty small (less than 2”).
Be sure to keep them in groups of six or more in a tank of at least 25 gallons since they are a schooling species and are surface oriented fish. 
These fish do well with other equally-active species especially. Possible tankmates may be a Chinese algae eater, serpae/red eye tetras, platies, mollies, swordtails, small barbs, dojo loaches, or other small danios. Fish with long-flowing fins may fall prey to some slight fin-nipping, but as long as there are plenty of each variety of fish that are similar in size and temperament then everything should be peaceful.
Native to south / southeastern Asia in areas such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and India, these tropical fish enjoy longer tanks with plenty of space to swim about and strong current circulation. Tall plants or ones that float near the top will help them feel more like their in their natural habitat, too. Just be certain to have a secure lid on your tank so they don't have the opportunity to jump out!
Great for beginners and new aquarium setups, you can take home Zebra Danios on sale now for only $0.99 each until 5/13/24 at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers with your Extra Value Card!