Can Yucatan Molly live with Zebra Danio?
Caution — with care
Why
- Yucatan Molly may eat Zebra Danio; add only full-grown adults, because juveniles and fry will be picked off.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.5.
Sweet spot: both do well at 72–77°F and pH 7.5–7.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Yucatan Molly | Zebra Danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 15–30 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 40 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 40 gallons.
How to make it work
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Where to buy
- Yucatan Molly: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Zebra Danio: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Yucatan Molly · …with Zebra Danio