How to Feed Zebra Danios

Zebra danios---a popular aquarium fish---originate from eastern Asia, where they are found in ponds and streams. They are fairly flexible fish that can adapt to many aquarium environments, and co-exist easily in communities with other fish. Zebra danios are omnivores and fairly easy to feed. Their diet should be varied to include a wide range of foods.

Things You'll Need

  • Flake fish food
  • Bloodworms
  • Insect larvae
  • Water fleas
  • Lettuce
  • Peas
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Instructions

    • 1

      Feed the zebra danios a high-quality flake food as the main part of their diet. Most pet stores have a variety of flake foods to choose from. Feed zebra danios the amount of food they can consume in two minutes twice a day.

    • 2

      Put live and frozen foods in the tank on occasion. Aquaria Central website suggests feeding zebra danios insect larvae and bloodworms. They can also be fed fish water fleas, according to Peter McKane in his article "Caring for Zebrafish." Local pet stores may carry these foods, either live or frozen.

    • 3

      Insert vegetables every other day, such as a pinch of blanched lettuce or a single blanched pea. Crushed algae tablets are also a suitable vegetable source for the fish.