"Giant" Danios

[Lotocus]

Has anyone had much experience mixing "giant" Danios with regular Zebra Danios? I have a 75 I am in the process of stocking. I already have about 15 zebra danios, some Tiger Barbs, a couple Mollies and a number of Cory Cats. I'm looking for a few larger fish that will play nice with everyone. I like the Bala Shark and Siamese Algae Eater, but the pet store has Giant Danios on sale this month and those are nice looking fish too, and about the size I would like.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[RackinRocky]

I personally don't care for them. They are almost impossible to catch, they aren't personable at all, and the ones I had could be nippy, depending on the fish. I won't have any again.

 

[treemanone2003]

Never done any of the danios. I do like your thought of the Bala sharks. I've had them before in my 75 as a group of 3, then rehomed them to my buddies 125. I'd say there close to 5, maybe 5-1/2" and over 4 years now. They're listed as semi aggressive but I'd say there more passive and closer to docile.


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[Lotocus]

I really like the Balas, but just worry they will get too big too fast for my 75 gallon. The Siamese Algae Eaters look like a possible alternative, although the ones I saw at the fish store seemed to like to hide among the plants and decorations. I'd like one to "patrol" the open areas (while not harassing the existing fish).

 

[Aces1980]

On top of picture is my regular giant danio their ok with zebra rearly they chase them but can't catch them




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[kayleyface]

I've done 13 different species of danios in all and I did mix giants with zebra momentarily. The giants were actually the most personal of the danios I've kept. They were, however, also hyperactive (this coming from a species that is known for being hyper). They had extremely interesting social dynamics as far as it went.

I'd say in a 75 gallon, that they'd be fine together. If you are looking for another larger species of danio, I highly recommend Rose Danio (3") or Moustache Danio (5") both of which have the size, but slightly less energy. Danios have a reputation for fin nipping, but I have never had an issue with any of the species I've had.

If you're looking for a large schooling fish that's not a danio species, maybe odessa barbs or congo tetras, both which I'm considering for my 55g. Or Boesemani rainbow, which I have kept, and adore their personalities and their colors.

 

[Lotocus]

Thanks for the input. Going to have to think about this one.


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[ArtistGardener]

I had a school of 9 of them for about four months, including four I raised from eggs. They were beautiful and left everyone else alone (no fin nipping), but I ended up rehoming them because they NEVER settled down--they are so hyper! It wasn't restful to watch my tank, nor was it restful for the other fish. Catching them to rehome them took me hours--and I had to lower the tank level way down, too. They are incredibly fast.