Leopard Danio tank mates
Danio rerio
5 rated pairings from the Leopard Danio care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Leopard Danio needs at least 10 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 comparable water parameter requirements make them ideal companions
Glowlight Danio
Danio choprai
10 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Closely related danio species with identical care needs and compatible schooling behavior
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae-eaters that occupy bottom zones and do not compete with danios
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Leopard Danio
Species whose own guides list Leopard Danio as a tank mate.
Denison Barb
Sahyadria denisonii
55 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful
Bengal Danio
Devario devario
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Giant Danio
Devario aequipinnatus
30 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Longfin Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Malabar Danio
Devario malabaricus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Rosy Red Minnow
Pimephales promelas
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.