Bengal Danio tank mates
Devario devario
5 rated pairings from the Bengal Danio care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bengal Danio needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and preference for upper water column make them ideal companions
Glowlight Danio
Danio choprai
10 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Closely related danio species with compatible water parameters and schooling behavior
Leopard Danio
Danio rerio
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Another danio species with matching activity levels and temperature requirements
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that won't compete for space and helps maintain tank cleanliness
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with similar size and water parameter preferences
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