Schooling freshwater fish: Z

All schooling freshwater fish whose common name starts with Z, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.

5 species and 2 varieties

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  Zebra danio

  Danio rerio

  Freshwater
  2 in (5 cm) · 15 gal (55 L)64–75°F (18–24°C)2 varieties

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  Zebra dwarf sucker

  Otocinclus cocama

  Freshwater
  1.8 in (4.5 cm) · 11 gal (40 L)70–77°F (21–25°C)

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  Zebra loach

  Botia striata

  Freshwater
  3.5 in (9 cm) · 37 gal (140 L)70–79°F (21–26°C)

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  Zebra sardine cichlid

  Cyprichromis zonatus

  Freshwater
  3.9 in (10 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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  Zipper loach

  Paracanthocobitis botia

  Freshwater
  3.9 in (10 cm) · 29 gal (110 L)70–79°F (21–26°C)